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Pinellas County’s Fertilizer Ordinance is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitats of creeks, lakes, and marine waters that receive runoff from our stormdrain system. Runoff of nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorous, is contributing to poor water quality in our rivers, lakes, ponds, and Tampa Bay.
Excessive or improper use of fertilizer in landscapes is a significant source of excess nutrients to local waterways.
The following are details of the Retail Sale Section 58-482 that will help your business stay in compliance with Pinellas County’s Fertilizer Ordinance:
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Effective June 1, 2011, retailers cannot sell any fertilizer that contains nitrogen or phosphorous between June 1 – September 30 each year. Summer-Safe Products for Pinellas County
- Granular fertilizers with nitrogen for sale in Pinellas County must contain at least 50% slow release nitrogen.
- Retailers in Pinellas County must post a notice about this ordinance; Please print one of these notices and post with your fertilizer items
- 8.5" x 11", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5"
- Fertilizer poster: 26 x 23 - 8.5 x 11
- 8.5" x 11", 5" x 7", 5.5" x 8.5"
- Pinellas County soils have naturally occurring phosphorous; therefore, fertilizers containing phosphorous cannot be applied in Pinellas County, unless a soil analysis test indicates a need.
- Compost based products and mineral supplements including mulches, soil amendments, iron, magnesium, potassium, lime, etc. are approved for retail sale during the restricted period.
There are products available for sale prior to the restricted period that provide extended nitrogen release through 4-6 months for turf and up to 9 months for landscape plants. Alternative fertilizers containing iron and other micronutrients (instead of nitrogen & phosphorous) may be sold and used during the summer restricted period.
Pinellas County is partnering with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP) to provide materials to help you educate your customers:
- banners
- sandwich board signs
- tear-off information sheets
- classes for sales associates
Contact TBEP at (727) 895-2765 to inquire.
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