Prohibits spreading or selling sewage, wastewater, or compost-based soil amendments in New York, with penalties deposited into the Environmental.
The Stop Toxic Fertilizer Act bans any person or entity from spreading sewage, wastewater, or compost-based soil amendments on lands in New York or selling such products within the state. Exceptions are made for disposal or placement at solid waste landfills. Violators face civil penalties up to $10 million per occurrence, with a hearing required before penalty assessment. Penalties collected will be deposited into the Environmental Protection Fund. The act takes effect on January 1 of the year following its enactment.
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