It has been determined that the use of fertilizers containing phosphorus,
and their eventual presence in stormwater runoff, constitutes a threat to
the water quality of the Borough of Stanhope, which is inimical to the general
welfare. It is the purpose of this chapter to decrease the use in the borough
of fertilizer containing phosphorus.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER APPLICATOR
Any person, landscaper, firm, corporation or franchise in the business
of applying lawn fertilizers on property in the Borough of Stanhope.
LAWN FERTILIZER
Any substance used to increase soil fertility which contains phosphorus
exceeding 0.5% expressed as P205 on a dry basis.
Newly established turf areas shall be exempt from the provisions of
this chapter for the first growing season.
Any commercial lawn fertilizer applicator violating any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding
$1,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days or by a period of community
service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof.