Sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 55.70
in effect55.70. - Sale of fertilizer containing phosphorus.
Effective January 1, 2002, no person, firm, corporation, franchise, or commercial establishment shall sell at retail any lawn fertilizer, liquid or granular, within the City of Minneapolis that contains any amount of phosphorus or other compound containing phosphorus, such as phosphates, except:
(1) Effective January 1, 2002, such fertilizer may be sold for use as provided in section 55.50. Displays of lawn fertilizers containing phosphorus shall not be permitted on the sales floor or exterior of the store.
(2) Effective January 1, 2002, it is recommended that retailers post a notice that the use of lawn fertilizers in the City of Minneapolis is restricted in accordance with this chapter.
(3) Effective January 1, 2002, for each sale of lawn fertilizer, the seller shall, at the time of the sale, make available to the buyer with a copy of this chapter of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, or a summary prepared by the Minneapolis Health Department. (2001-Or-113, § 1, 9-28-01; 2002-Or-068, § 7, 7-26-02; 2013-Or-107, § 2, 12-6-13)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT3AIPOENPR_CH55LAFE_55.70SAFECOPHFetched: 11/2/2026