Subd. 1. The prohibition against use of fertilizer containing any quantity of phosphorous under § 310.04 shall not apply to:
a. Newly established or developed turf and lawn areas during first growing season; or
b. Turf and lawn areas which soil tests confirm are below phosphorous levels established by the University of Minnesota Extension Services. The lawn fertilizer application shall not contain an amount of phosphorous exceeding the amount of phosphorous and the appropriate application rate recommended in the soil test evaluation.
Subd. 2. Phosphorus applied as lawn fertilizer pursuant to the aforementioned exemptions shall be watered into the soil where it is immobilized and generally protected from loss by runoff.
Subd. 3. Any person, firm, corporation, franchise or commercial or noncommercial applicator, including a homeowner or renter, shall notify the city at least 24 hours prior to applying lawn fertilizer containing phosphorous of the reason for using fertilizer containing phosphorous and the amount of phosphorous contained in the lawn fertilizer to be applied.
(1987 Code, § 310.05)