HF 3789

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; requiring wholesalers of lawn fertilizer containing
phosphorous to provide retail signage; amending Minnesota Statutes 2006,
section 18C.60, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006,
section 18C.60, subdivision 4.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 18C.60, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Retail signage. new text end

new text begin (a) A wholesaler of lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous
must provide to each retail establishment offering its product for sale a conspicuous sign
stating the legal limitations on the fertilizer's use. "Conspicuous" means lettering in black
arial typeface at least three-fourths of an inch in height against a bright contrasting
background. The sign must state that it is illegal to apply lawn fertilizer containing
phosphorous except when:
new text end

new text begin (1) establishing a new lawn with seed or sod;
new text end

new text begin (2) a soil test or plant tissue test shows a need for phosphorous;
new text end

new text begin (3) applied on a golf course by a trained person; or
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new text begin (4) applied on farms growing sod for sale.
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new text begin (b) A retailer offering lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous must post the sign
within four feet laterally of fertilizer display.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin REPEALER.
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new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 18C.60, subdivision 4, new text end new text begin is repealed.
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