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This bill modifies the penalty structure for incorrect application of fertilizers on urban turf and lawns in New Hampshire. Specifically, the legislation changes existing law to reduce the severity of penalties for violations related to fertilizer application. Instead of being subject to criminal penalties and fines under the current statute (RSA 431:18), individuals who violate fertilizer application regulations will now be considered to have committed a "violation" - a less serious legal classification that typically carries lighter consequences. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, and appears designed to create a more lenient approach to enforcing fertilizer application rules. While the fiscal note indicates that the bill may have some indeterminable impact on judicial and correctional systems, the primary goal seems to be reducing the legal burden on individuals who might inadvertently misapply fertilizers on urban lawns and turf areas.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0650&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB291