District Of Columbia § 8-104.05 - Fertilizer labeling requirements.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 8-104.05 — Fertilizer labeling requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-104.05. Fertilizer labeling requirements.
8-104.05A fertilizer used on turf that is distributed or sold in the District shall include a legible label with at least the following information:
The percentage of total nitrogen, including the percentage of other water soluble nitrogen and water insoluble nitrogen;
The percentage of available phosphate;
The percentage of soluble potash; and
The following statement:
“Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rain is expected. Apply this product only to your lawn, and sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn.”; or
The environmental hazard statement recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for that product.
The information required under subsection (a)(4) of this section shall be printed in a legible and conspicuous manner on at least one side of the container, or, if it does not appear on the face or display side of the container, it shall appear on the upper third of the side used.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 8-104.05 cover?
Section 8-104.05 ("Fertilizer labeling requirements.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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