(1) Reasons for Proposal
This enactment aims to protect consumers and promote fair trade by specifying price posting details for persons who sell fertilizer directly to consumers, such as fertilizer sellers.
(2) Major Provisions
A. The posting targets shall be all domestically manufactured and imported fertilizer that is subsequently sold in Korea (Article 3).
B. The posting method shall be, in principle, to attach and mark stickers, etc., on individual products, but in case the individual attachment is difficult, it shall be posted for consumers to easily understand (Article 4)
○ If displayed, post the brand name, packing unit, and selling price under the shelf.
○ If fertilizers are stored and sold unboxed, the selling price shall be posted on the top or side of the box with stickers, etc., but an unopened box is allowed to not post the selling price.
○ If it is difficult to post with the above methods, it is possible to post the brand name, selling price, etc., in the form of a separate bulletin board in a position for consumers to easily understand.
C. The Mayor/Do Governor shall establish and implement detailed guidelines for price posting (Article 5).
D. The Mayor/Do Governor may designate excellent stores in selling prices as exemplary stores (Article 6).
E. The Mayor/Do Governor shall report the annual implementation performance to the Administrator of the Rural Development Administration (Article 7).