An Act prohibiting the application of fertilizer used in the town of Nantucket except for farming purposes

This bill prohibits the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus in the Town of Nantucket, with the sole exception of applications made for farming purposes. The legislation aims to protect local water quality by preventing these nutrients from leaching into the ground and contaminating fresh and salt waters, which can cause harmful algae growth. By overriding state laws that typically regulate fertilizer use, the act specifically addresses Nantucket's unique sandy soil conditions that allow for rapid nutrient infiltration.