An Act to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 |
| 6/11/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/8/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J21 | Accompanied | — |
Notwithstanding any General or Special Law to the contrary, including but not limited to any General or Special Law conferring exclusive authority upon the Department of Agriculture to regulate and control the application of fertilizers elsewhere in the Commonwealth, the application of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus, or any other pollutants in the Town of Eastham is prohibited, except for commercial agricultural purposes and the residential use of organic fertilizer with low nitrogen and phosphorus for use in growing fruits and vegetables.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Section 1. Notwithstanding any General or Special Law to the contrary, including but not limited to any General or Special Law conferring exclusive authority upon the Department of Agriculture to regulate and control the application of fertilizers elsewhere in the Commonwealth, the application of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus, or any other pollutants in the Town of Eastham is prohibited, except for commercial agricultural purposes and the residential use of organic fertilizer with low nitrogen and phosphorus for use in growing fruits and vegetables. Section 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.