(a) Restrictions.--
(1) No person may apply nonaquatic fertilizer within 15 feet of the top of a bank of a lake, pond, wetlands or flowing body of water, such as a stream, river or creek, except that fertilizer may be applied to the top of the bank of the waterways if applied using a drop spreader, rotary spreader with deflector, targeted spray liquid or other available targeted application technology when establishing and maintaining a stream buffer zone.
(2) The establishment of setbacks for fertilizer application under this subsection shall not be construed to preclude the establishment or applicability of or required compliance with any other environmental standard established under other Federal or State law, rule or regulation.
(b) Regulation.--The department may establish additional restrictions through regulation.
(c) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the lawful use of fertilizer in blasting as regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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