Orange County fertilizer ordinance guide

What the reviewed county source says

Orange County states that fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus may not be applied from June 1 through September 30. Its official page also links to the county fertilizer ordinance and identifies commercial and institutional applicator requirements.

For commercial applicators, the county identifies GI-BMP training, a valid FDACS Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate, and vehicle decals as compliance items. Check the official county page and ordinance for the current requirements, scope, and exceptions.

Crew clearance checklist

1. Confirm the property is within the county jurisdiction and check for a municipal rule.
2. Review the assigned applicator's current FDACS, GI-BMP, CEU, and renewal records.
3. Open the official county source to verify the active blackout and weather-related restrictions.
4. Check any local registration, decal, business, or route-specific requirement.
5. Document the source review before dispatching fertilizer application work.

Official source

As-of status: source reviewed October 4, 2026. Re-check the linked government page before operational use.