(a) A person may not manufacture or distribute a commercial fertilizer in this state without a valid current permit issued by the service, and a person may not manufacture or distribute a commercial fertilizer in this state, other than customer-formula fertilizer, unless the person first registers the fertilizer with the service.
(b) An application for a permit or registration shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the service.
(c) Registration is required for each distinct mixture, formulation, or type of commercial fertilizer manufactured or distributed in this state.
(d) A person is not required to register a commercial fertilizer that has been registered by another person.