Section 31.08 - Retailer RequirementsAny 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."Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1288, eff. 6/5/2015.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1356, eff. 1/12/2018.