Section 6-222 – Low Phosphorous Fertilizer
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, on or after April 1, 2011, a person may not sell or distribute for use or sale any fertilizer intended for use on established lawns or grass unless it is low phosphorous fertilizer. (2) This subsection does not apply to organic or natural organic fertilizer that is […]
Section 6-223 – Regulation of Fertilizer and Its Application
(a) Except for enforcement provided under § 8–803.5(g) of this article, the Department has the exclusive authority to establish standards regulating fertilizer and its application to turf. (b) A local government entity may not adopt laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or standards regulating fertilizer and its application to turf. (c) Subsections (a) and (b) of this section do not […]
Section 6-224 – Restrictions on Use and Sale of Fertilizer
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any specialty fertilizer labeled for use on turf, when applied in accordance with the instructions on the container, may not: (1) Result in an application of: (i) More than 0.7 pounds per 1,000 square feet of water–soluble nitrogen; or (ii) More than 0.9 pounds per 1,000 square feet of […]
Section 6-301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agricultural liming materials” means any substance that contains calcium and magnesium in condition and quantity suitable for use in neutralizing soil acidity, or that is used as an ingredient or reagent in the preparation of any fungicide or insecticide. (c) “Distributor” means a person who imports, […]
Section 6-210.1 – Commercial Fertilizer — Required Signage at Retail Outlets
(a) Any retail outlet distributing commercial fertilizer in bags weighing 50 pounds or more shall display prominently a sign advising customers that: (1) Overuse of commercial fertilizer damages State waters, including the Chesapeake Bay; and (2) Customers concerned with protecting and restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and other State waters should, before using a commercial fertilizer, […]
Section 6-113 – “Stop-Sale Orders”; Condemnation and Confiscation
(a) The Secretary may issue and enforce a written stop-sale order to the owner, custodian, or distributor of any commercial feed that the Secretary finds is in violation of any provision of this subtitle or regulation under this subtitle, or has been found by federal or State authorities to cause unreasonable adverse effects to humans, animals, […]
Section 6-211 – Distribution of Adulterated or Misbranded Fertilizer or Soil Conditioner
A person may not distribute an adulterated or misbranded fertilizer or a misbranded soil conditioner.
Section 6-114 – Official Analysis Prima Facie Evidence of Composition
In any prosecution under this subtitle relating to the composition of commercial feed, a certified copy of the official analysis signed by the Secretary or the State Chemist is prima facie evidence of the composition.
Section 6-212 – Short Weight
If the Secretary finds that a consumer possesses any commercial fertilizer or soil conditioner short in weight, the registrant of the product shall pay the consumer a penalty equal to two times the value of the actual shortage within 30 days after official notice of the Secretary.
Section 6-115 – Report of Violations for Criminal Prosecution; Minor Violations
(a) The State’s Attorney to whom any violation is reported shall institute appropriate judicial proceedings without delay. Before the Secretary reports a violation for prosecution, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and an opportunity to present his view, orally or in writing. (b) This subtitle does […]