§ 6–210.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Agric. § 6-210.1 (2026)
Title 6. Commercial Feed and Fertilizer and Agricultural Liming Materials
Subtitle 2. Maryland Commercial Fertilizer Law
§ 6–210.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any retail outlet distributing commercial fertilizer in bags weighing 50 pounds or more shall display prominently a sign advising customers that:
(1)
Overuse of commercial fertilizer damages State waters, including the Chesapeake Bay; and
(2)
Customers concerned with protecting and restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay and other State waters should, before using a commercial fertilizer, receive a chemical analysis of the soil to be fertilized from a soil-testing laboratory.
(b)
The Department shall develop and make available at no cost to an affected retailer a sign that meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.