Massachusetts H5484 prohibits fertilizer application in Eastham, except for commercial agriculture and organic use in home gardens.
Massachusetts H5484 bans the use of nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizers in the town of Eastham, except for commercial agricultural activities and organic fertilizers with low nitrogen and phosphorus for growing fruits and vegetables in residential settings. This act aims to protect the local environment by limiting the pollutants that can harm water quality and ecosystems. The prohibition takes effect immediately upon passage.
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