24 chapters · 611 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 597.001 Florida Aquaculture Policy Act; short title
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This chapter may be cited as the “Florida Aquaculture Policy Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 84-90; s. 1, ch. 93-152.
Fla. Stat. § 597.0015 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:(1) “Aquaculture” means the cultivation of aquatic organisms.(2) “Aquaculture producers” means those persons engaging in the production of aquaculture products and certified under s. 597.004.(3) “…
Fla. Stat. § 597.002 Legislative declaration of public policy respecting aquaculture
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The Legislature declares that aquaculture is agriculture and, as such, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be the primary agency responsible for regulating aquaculture, any other law to the contrary notwithstanding. The only exceptions are those areas requir…
Fla. Stat. § 597.0021 Legislative intent
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(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to enhance the growth of aquaculture in this state, while protecting Florida’s environment.(2) It is also the intent of the Legislature to give the department the duty to coordinate and assist the development of aquaculture.(3) It is the in…