(a) General rule.--Except as provided in subsection (b), fertilizer labeled for turf that is distributed to consumers in this Commonwealth shall:
(1) Consist of at least 20% enhanced efficiency nitrogen of the total nitrogen or as otherwise determined by the department, which determination shall be transmitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(2) Contain no phosphorus, unless the fertilizer is a natural organic or organic-based fertilizer.
(b) Exemptions.--
(1) Subsection (a) shall not apply when fertilizer is labeled for repairing a turf area or establishing a turf area for the first time.
(2) Subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to liquid fertilizers or readily available nitrogen fertilizers labeled for turf, if the directions for use are in accordance with the requirements of section 6813 (relating to application of fertilizer to turf).
(c) Additional requirements.--The department, through regulation, may establish additional requirements for fertilizer applied to turf.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 6803 - Registration of specialty fertilizers
Section 6804 - Components of fertilizer labeled for turf
Section 6805 - Labels and labeling
Section 6806 - Inspection fees
Section 6807 - Tonnage reports
Section 6808 - Plant nutrient deficiency
Section 6809 - Commercial value
Section 6812 - Application of fertilizer
Section 6813 - Application of fertilizer to turf
Section 6814 - Prohibited acts
Section 6815 - Agricultural and homeowner education
Section 6817 - Rules and regulations
Section 6819 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of registration or license
Section 6820 - Stop-sale orders
Section 6821 - Seizure and condemnation
Section 6822 - Unlawful conduct
Section 6823 - Inspection, sampling and analysis
Section 6824 - Interference with officer or employee of department
Section 6825 - Enforcement and penalties
Section 6828 - Cooperation with other entities
Section 6829 - Exchanges between manufacturers
Section 6830 - Confidentiality