[Adopted 4-2-2001 by L.L. No. 2-2001]
Whereas the Village Board of Trustees in mindful of the continued
need to protect the waters of Greenwood Lake from the harmful effects
of excess phosphates and nutrients, and whereas the Village Board
of Trustees has become aware of the role of garden fertilizers in
contributing to the increase of excess phosphates and nutrients in
the waters of Greenwood Lake, it is believed that regulation of the
use of fertilizers will be in the interest of the health, safety,
and general welfare of the community.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FERTILIZER
Any commercially or privately prepared product, which is
intended to increase the nutrient content of soil or water.
It shall be unlawful, within the boundaries of the Village of
Greenwood Lake, Inc., to possess, transport, sell or release into
the environment any fertilizer which contains phosphorus.
It shall be unlawful for the owner, user or occupier of any
parcel of property within the boundaries of the Village of Greenwood
Lake, Inc. to knowingly, or negligently by virtue of insufficient
control, allow the release into the environment of any fertilizer
which contains phosphorus.
The recognized enumerated exceptions are as follows:
A. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any organic manure
or compost, which has not been adulterated with fertilizer or other
additives.
Any person who violates the provisions set forth in this article
shall be subject to a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment not
to exceed 15 days, or both.