N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 17-2101: Definitions

§ 17-2101. Definitions.

As used in this title:

1. "Compost" means the biologically stable humus-like material derived

from composting or the aerobic, thermophilic decomposition of organic

matter.

2. "Fertilizer" means the same as "specialty fertilizer" as defined in

section one hundred forty-three of the agriculture and markets law.

3. "Lawn" or "non-agricultural turf" means any non-crop land area that

is covered by any grass species. Lawn or non-agricultural turf does not

mean flower or vegetable gardens, pasture, hayland, trees, shrubs, turf

grown on turf farms, or any form of agricultural production.

4. "Phosphorus fertilizer" means fertilizer in which the available

phosphate (P205) content is greater than 0.67 percent by weight,

excluding compost.