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SB 135 Fertilizers; Board of Agriculture et al, to adopt nonagricultural application regulations.

Introduced by: Richard H. Stuart | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Applying fertilizer to nonagricultural property.  Requires the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt regulations that certify the competence of the contractor-applicators and licensees who apply any regulated product to nonagricultural property.  The regulations are to be in accordance with the Department of Conservation and Recreation's nutrient management training and certification program.  The Board is to consult with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and a committee of stakeholders in the development of the regulations. The Board is authorized to impose a civil penalty of up to $250 on any contractor-applicator or licensee who does not comply with the regulations.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Applying fertilizer to nonagricultural property.  Requires the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt regulations that ensure that contractor-applicators who apply any regulated product to nonagricultural property are trained and properly apply such products.  The regulations are to be in accordance with the Department of Conservation and Recreation's nutrient management training and certification program.  The Board is to consult with the Department of Conservation and Recreation and a committee of stakeholders in the development of the regulations. Any contractor applicator who applies the regulated product without first obtaining training required by the regulation is subject to a $250 civil penalty.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Application of fertilizers.  Requires a commercial applicator of fertilizers to obtain a soil analysis of the property on which he is applying a fertilizer and make that analysis available to the customer at the time the bill is paid. The bill provides a civil penalty of $500 for not providing the customer with the analysis.