The Township of Jefferson has determined that surface water quality,
particularly the lakes within the Township, is being affected by phosphorous
lawn fertilizers as a result of fertilizers entering the lakes from stormwater
runoff. The purpose of this chapter is to promulgate regulations which shall
aid the Township in manufacturing and improving surface water and lake resources
and to protect the public health by regulating the application of fertilizers.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
Newly established turf areas shall not be limited by this chapter on
the quantity of phosphorous for the first growing season.
The public analysis by any manufacturer of fertilizer shall be accepted
by a court of comparable jurisdiction as admissible evidence of the phosphorous
content of any fertilizer used.
Any person, firm, corporation or franchise who or which shall commit
any act that is forbidden by the provisions of this chapter shall, for the
first offense, receive warning and, for any second or subsequent offense,
shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $200 for each offense.