2011 New Jersey Fertilizer Law Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

To encourage the growth of coastal water estuaries in New Jersey

To protect New Jersey surface and ground waters from nitrogen and phosphorus loading (correct)

To regulate the sale of lawn fertilizer in New Jersey

To promote the use of organic fertilizers in New Jersey

What is the main concern regarding excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the context of water quality?

Excess nitrogen is a greater concern for fresh water quality

Excess nitrogen threatens coastal water (estuaries) quality (correct)

Excess phosphorus is a threat to coastal water (estuaries) quality

Both nutrients have no impact on water quality

What does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 establish in relation to fertilizer standards?

No specific standards mentioned in the law

National fertilizer standards

Statewide fertilizer standards pre-empting local municipal ordinances (correct)

County-specific fertilizer standards

Who is required to undergo training and become certified under the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

Professional fertilizer applicators Signup and view all the answers

When does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 limit the application of fertilizer?

During the 'blackout dates' of November 15th Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

To protect New Jersey surface and ground waters from impairment by minimizing nitrogen and phosphorus loading from lawn fertilizer Signup and view all the answers

Why is excess nitrogen a threat to coastal water quality?

It impairs the quality of coastal water (estuaries) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding excess phosphorus in the context of water quality?

It impairs the quality of fresh water Signup and view all the answers

What does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 establish in relation to fertilizer standards?

Statewide fertilizer standards pre-empting local municipal ordinances Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to undergo training and become certified under the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

Professional fertilizer applicators Signup and view all the answers

2011 New Jersey Fertilizer Law Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

What is the main concern regarding excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the context of water quality?

What does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 establish in relation to fertilizer standards?

Who is required to undergo training and become certified under the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

When does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 limit the application of fertilizer?

What is the primary purpose of the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

Why is excess nitrogen a threat to coastal water quality?

What is the main concern regarding excess phosphorus in the context of water quality?

What does the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290 establish in relation to fertilizer standards?

Who is required to undergo training and become certified under the New Jersey Fertilizer Law, A2290?

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