Sec. 366.612. - BMP and Training Requirements.

(a) All Applicators of Fertilizer, who apply fertilizer within Duval County, other than golf course applicators and private homeowners, or their tenants, on their own property, shall abide by and successfully complete Florida Green Industries BMP training, providing training and continuing education requirements in minimizing nitrogen leaching and phosphorus runoff from fertilizer applications. (b) Golf course applicators shall abide by and successfully complete Florida Department of Environmental Protection Golf Course BMP training, providing training and continuing education requirements in environmental stewardship and pollution prevention at golf courses. (c) Non-commercial applicators, other than golf course applicators, are required to follow the recommendations of the University of Florida IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program when applying fertilizers. (d) Any retail facility that sells fertilizer products, such as garden centers, nurseries or other similar establishments are encouraged to designate at least one management employee to complete the University of Florida IFAS Florida Green Industries Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources in Florida, as updated, and to implement an internal training program for other employees who interact with fertilizer customers. (Ord. 2008-28-E, § 1)