24 chapters · 611 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 581.011 Definitions
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As used in this chapter:(1) “Agent” means any person selling or distributing nursery stock under the partial or full control of a nurseryman.(2) “Aquatic plant” means any plant, including a floating, immersed, submersed, or ditch bank species, growing in or closely associated wit…
Fla. Stat. § 581.021 Continuance of powers, duties, and jurisdiction in department; privileges
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(1) This chapter shall be enforced by and under the control of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as provided in chapter 570.(2) The department, through the Division of Plant Industry, shall have and exercise all the powers, jurisdiction, duties, and authority ex…
Fla. Stat. § 581.031 Department; powers and duties
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The department has the following powers and duties:(1) To make all rules governing nurseries and the movement of nursery stock as may be necessary for the eradication, control, or prevention of the dissemination of plant pests or noxious weeds.(2) To make and publish standard gra…
Fla. Stat. § 581.035 Preemption of regulatory authority over nurseries
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It is the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over nurseries. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the authority to regulate, inspect, and permit:(1) Nursery owners, plant brokers, and stock dealers; and(2) Nurseries, nursery stock…