24 chapters · 611 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 582.01 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture.(2) “Council” means the Soil and Water Conservation Council.(3) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(4) “District” or “soil and water conservation distric…
Fla. Stat. § 582.02 Legislative policy and findings; purpose of districts
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(1) It is the policy of the Legislature to promote the appropriate and efficient use of soil and water resources, protect water quality, prevent floodwater and sediment damage, preserve wildlife, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfar…
Fla. Stat. § 582.055 Powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; rules
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(1) The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(2) The department is authorized to receive gifts, appropriations, materials, equipment, lands, and facilities and to manage, operate, and disburse them for the use and…
Fla. Stat. § 582.06 Soil and Water Conservation Council; powers and duties
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(1) COMPOSITION.—(a) The Soil and Water Conservation Council is created in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall be composed of 7 members who have been involved in the practice of soil or water conservation, or in the development or implementation of inter…