Code of Massachusetts Regulations
330 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Title 330 CMR 31.00 - Plant Nutrient Application Requirements For Agricultural Land And Land Not Used For Agricultural Purposes
Section 31.08 - Retailer Requirements

Universal Citation: 330 MA Code of Regs 330.31

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Any Retailer who sells, or offers for sale, Phosphorus Containing Fertilizer shall:

(a) Display the product separately from non-phosphorus Plant Nutrients; and

(b) Post in a location where Phosphorus Containing Fertilizer is displayed a clearly visible sign, at least 11" x 17" in dimension, which reads as follows: "PHOSPHORUS RUNOFF POSES A THREAT TO WATER QUALITY. THEREFORE, UNDER MASSACHUSETTS LAW, PHOSPHORUS CONTAINING FERTILIZER MAY ONLY BE APPLIED TO LAWN OR NON-AGRICULTURAL TURF WHEN (I) A SOIL TEST INDICATES THAT ADDITIONAL PHOSPHORUS IS NEEDED FOR THE GROWTH OF THAT LAWN OR NON-AGRICULTURAL TURF; OR (II) IS USED FOR NEWLY ESTABLISHED LAWN OR NON-AGRICULTURAL TURF DURING THE FIRST GROWING SEASON."

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