Under Local Law No. 8 for 2021, Albany County requires notification when using commercial and residential lawn pesticides.

• RETAILERS can download a printable notice [.pdf] to print on brightly colored paper for conspicuous display near pesticides.
• HOMEOWNERS can download a printable lawn marker [.pdf] to print and use.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) provides the following information  to help you further understand your obligations:

• Neighbor Notification Law (NYSDEC)
• Aviso a los vecinos (NYSDEC)
• Neighbor Notification Law Fact Sheet (ny.gov)
• Commercial Applicators
• Pesticide Commercial Lawn Care Contracts (NYSDEC)
• Homeowners
  • Lawn Sign Language – English & Spanish
• Retailers
  • Retail Pesticide Sign Language- English & Spanish (ny.gov)
• Owners and Owners' Agents