BENEFICIAL SUBSTANCES ACT

SB 231 creates the "Beneficial Substances Act" to regulate products that help plants grow better or improve soil (like certain plant growth enhancers and soil amendments), excluding fertilizers and pesticides. It requires manufacturers to register these products with the state (at a $50 fee per product) and follow specific labeling rules showing ingredients, usage instructions, and product purpose. The law preempts local governments from making their own rules about these products, placing sole enforcement authority with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. This directly affects businesses selling such agricultural products in New Mexico, requiring them to comply with state registration and labeling standards.