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Florida Statutes, Title XXXV

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Title XXXV, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry

24 chapters · 611 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title XXXV611 Ch 601, Florida Citrus Code103 Ch 570, Department of Agriculture and Consum…96 Ch 604, General Agricultural Laws38 Ch 585, Animal Industry36 Ch 589, Forestry35 Ch 581, Plant Industry33 Ch 573, Marketing of Agricultural Commodities24 Ch 590, Forest Protection23 Ch 571, Agricultural Advertising21 Ch 576, Agricultural Fertilizers21 Ch 582, Soil and Water Conservation21 Ch 578, Seed18 Ch 583, Classification and Sale of Eggs and …18 Ch 588, Legal Fences and Livestock At Large18

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Fla. Stat. § 582.19 Qualifications and tenure of supervisors
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(1) The governing body of the district shall consist of five supervisors, elected as provided in s. 582.18.(a) To qualify to serve on the governing body of a district, a supervisor must be an eligible voter who resides in the district and who:1. Is actively engaged in, or retired…
Fla. Stat. § 582.195 Mandatory meeting of supervisors
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All five supervisors of the governing body of each district shall meet at least once per calendar year in a public meeting pursuant to s. 286.011.History.—s. 4, ch. 2022-191.
Fla. Stat. § 582.20 Powers of districts and supervisors
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A soil and water conservation district organized under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, exercising public powers, and such district and the supervisors thereof shall have the followi…
Fla. Stat. § 582.28 Cooperation between districts
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The supervisors of any two or more districts organized under the provisions of this chapter may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter.History.—s. 12, ch. 18144, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(483).

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Fla. Stat. § 582.29 State agencies to cooperate

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Agencies of this state that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with, the administration of any state-owned lands, and of any county, or other governmental subdivision of the state, that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with the administration of, any county-owned or oth…

Fla. Stat. § 582.295 Automatic dissolution of districts

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(1) If the governing body of a district fails to meet as required under s. 582.195, the district shall be automatically dissolved as of January 1 of the year immediately following the year in which the governing body failed to meet. All assets and liabilities of the district shal…

Fla. Stat. § 582.30 Discontinuance of districts; referendum; commissioner’s authority

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(1) Any time after 5 years from the organization of a district under the provisions of this chapter, any 10 percent of owners of land lying within the boundaries of such district may file a petition with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services praying that the operati…

Fla. Stat. § 582.31 Certification of results of referendum; dissolution

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Upon receipt from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of a certification that the department has determined that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the supervisors s…

Fla. Stat. § 582.32 Effect of dissolution

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(1) Upon issuance of a certificate of dissolution, s. 189.076(2) applies and all land use regulations in effect within such districts are void.(2) The department shall not be required to entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district nor conduct referenda upon such pe…

Fla. Stat. § 583.01 Definitions

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For the purpose of this chapter, unless elsewhere indicated, the term:(1) “Broker” means any person, firm, or corporation that sells eggs, egg products, or dressed poultry in this state for a dealer on a commission basis.(2) “Carton” means any one-half-dozen-sized to three-dozen-…

Fla. Stat. § 583.02 Labeling, marking, and advertising eggs; sales between dealers; unlawful acts

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It is unlawful for any dealer:(1) To offer for sale or sell in this state any case, partial case, or carton containing eggs which is not labeled with the date of pack; grade; size; and name and address of the packer, distributor, or dealer. However, the department may permit a de…

Fla. Stat. § 583.021 Nest run eggs; limitation on sale

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Nest run eggs shall be sold only by producers or processors to other producers or processors and shall not be sold directly to retail outlets, consumers, or public eating places.History.—s. 1, ch. 84-102.

Fla. Stat. § 583.022 Refrigeration of eggs for sale or processing; temperature requirements

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All egg handlers shall refrigerate eggs after packaging for the ultimate consumer. Eggs shall be maintained under refrigeration from the initial time of refrigeration until sold at retail or until used by any commercial establishment or public institution. Temperature for storage…

Fla. Stat. § 583.03 Grades and standards for eggs

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To promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer, the department may determine, establish, and promulgate, from time to time, reasonable grades and standards of quality for eggs to be sold or offered for sale in the state; and the department may alter or modify …

Fla. Stat. § 583.04 Rulemaking

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The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 8, ch. 16012, 1933; s. 10, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(10); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 84-102; s. 193, ch. 98-200.

Fla. Stat. § 583.05 Powers of department to make inspections, issue stop-sale orders, or condemn and destroy eggs, egg products, or poultry

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For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and upon good and sufficient cause, the department:(1) Shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any establishment, premises, or building where eggs, egg products, or poultry are processed, stored, or offered …

Fla. Stat. § 583.051 Power of department to bill and collect moneys due under poultry or egg programs

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The department is authorized to bill and collect moneys due to it under any state, federal, or other poultry program or egg program. All moneys due to the department must be paid in full within the allowed payment period, as established by rule; or, if the money is not so paid, t…

Fla. Stat. § 583.052 Cooperation by the department with other state or federal agencies

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The department is authorized and empowered to cooperate with, and enter into agreements with, any other agency of this state, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and any other state or federal agency for the purpose of carrying out the p…

Fla. Stat. § 583.06 Employment of assistants by department

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The department may employ such assistants as are necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 12, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(12); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 9, ch. 84-102.

Fla. Stat. § 583.09 Egg dealers and poultry dealers; permit requirements

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It is unlawful for any person, as a dealer or broker, to sell or hold for the purpose of sale any eggs or poultry, unless such person possesses a valid food permit issued by the department as prescribed by s. 500.12.History.—s. 4, ch. 16012, 1933; s. 6, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 …

Fla. Stat. § 583.10 Dealer records, invoices, and information; inspection; penalty

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(1) Each dealer shall keep for a period of 2 years all invoices, manifests, bills of lading, warehouse receipts, receiving and delivery receipts, records of checks issued, bank deposits, bank account statements, and paid checks, ledgers, books of accounts, and memoranda or other …

Fla. Stat. § 583.11 Exemption for interstate egg or poultry shipment

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This chapter does not apply to any shipment of eggs or poultry while the shipment constitutes a bona fide shipment in interstate commerce, but this chapter shall apply at the instant at which the interstate shipment comes to rest within the state, or whenever such interstate ship…

Fla. Stat. § 583.13 Labeling and advertising requirements for dressed poultry; unlawful acts

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(1) It is unlawful for any dealer or broker to sell, offer for sale, or hold for the purpose of sale in the state any dressed or ready-to-cook poultry in bulk unless such poultry is packed in a container clearly bearing a label, not less than 3 inches by 5 inches, on which shall …

Fla. Stat. § 583.17 Grades and standards for fowl

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(1) The department may from time to time determine, establish, and promulgate, for each or all of the different types of fowl to be sold or offered for sale in the state, reasonable grades and standards of quality that will promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the c…

Fla. Stat. § 583.181 Disposal of dead poultry and hatchery residue; inspection and quarantine; penalties

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(1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, where the context permits, the term:(a) “Egg producer” means any person, firm, or corporation that produces eggs.(b) “Hatchery residue” means dead chicks, down, egg shells, or unhatched and unused eggs.(c) “Poultry hatchery” means any per…

Fla. Stat. § 583.19 Sale of fowl unfit for human consumption prohibited

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It is unlawful for any person to sell live or dressed fowl suspected to be unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome, diseased, adulterated, or otherwise unfit for human consumption.History.—s. 11, ch. 17170, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(389); s. 16, ch. 84-102.

Fla. Stat. § 583.20 Penalties for violations of chapter or rules

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(1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule thereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition thereto, the department may suspend or revoke the certificate or permit of any dealer …

Fla. Stat. § 585.001 Definitions

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In construing this chapter, where the context permits, the term “department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 2, ch. 90-321; s. 48, ch. 92-291.

Fla. Stat. § 585.002 Department control; continuance of powers, duties, rules, orders, etc

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(1) This chapter shall be enforced by and under the control of the department as provided in chapter 570.(2) The department shall have and exercise all the powers, jurisdiction, duties, and authority previously exercised by, or required of, the Florida Livestock Board, and the pr…

Fla. Stat. § 585.003 Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc

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(1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions and requirements of this chapter, and all rules made pursuant thereto, the department, through its duly authorized employees, is empowered to enter upon any grounds or premises in this state to:(a) Inspect, test, dip, identify, t…

Fla. Stat. § 585.004 Department charged with enforcement of law; duties of state attorneys

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The department shall see that the provisions of this chapter are carried out. The department may require the state attorney in any circuit or county to institute suits, civil or criminal, for the purpose of enforcing or carrying out the terms of this chapter and the rules of the …

Fla. Stat. § 585.005 Courts have power to enforce provisions by mandamus or injunction

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The circuit courts of this state shall have the power to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter and any rule of the department by mandamus, or temporary or permanent injunction, or both, upon the application of the director, against any person who shall violate any provisi…

Fla. Stat. § 585.006 Interference with department employees

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Any person who forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, prevents, impedes, or interferes with a duly authorized inspector or representative of the department in the execution of his or her duties under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as …

Fla. Stat. § 585.007 Violation of rules; violation of chapter

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(1) A person who violates this chapter or any rule of the department shall be subject to the imposition of an administrative fine in the Class III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each offense. Upon repeated violation, the department may seek enforcement pursuant to s. 120.69.…

Fla. Stat. § 585.01 Definitions

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In construing this part, where the context permits, the word, phrase, or term:(1) “Approved brucella vaccine” means a Brucella abortus immunization product approved and licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture for injection into cattle and bison to enhance their re…

Fla. Stat. § 585.08 General powers of the department; rules

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The Division of Animal Industry is authorized to:(1) Establish, maintain, and enforce quarantine areas within the state, or the entire state. The department may restrict, regulate, or prohibit the movement or transportation of animals found, determined, or suspected by it to be c…

Fla. Stat. § 585.09 Procedure for condemnation of animals and property by department

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Condemnation and destruction of animals, barns, yards, sheds, corrals, and pens, as provided in s. 585.08, shall take place only after a fair appraisal of the value of the property. The value shall be determined by the department and the owner; provided, however, should the depar…

Fla. Stat. § 585.11 Cooperation with United States authorities and United States Department of Agriculture accredited private veterinarians

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The department may cooperate with:(1) The authorities of the United States in the enforcement of all acts of Congress for the control, prevention, suppression, and eradication of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases affecting animals, or animal diseases which may aff…

Fla. Stat. § 585.14 Information concerning animal diseases

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The department shall collect, preserve, and disseminate information concerning infectious, contagious, communicable, and other diseases of animals, their origin, locality, nature, appearance, manner of dissemination or contagion, and method of treatment required for the successfu…

Fla. Stat. § 585.145 Control of animal diseases

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(1) The department shall take such measures as may be necessary and proper for the control, suppression, eradication, and prevention of the spread of contagious, infectious, and communicable disease and to protect animals in the state. The department shall also quarantine such an…

Fla. Stat. § 585.147 Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements

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(1) No person shall engage in the business of transporting or hauling any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animal; any product of an animal that died other than by slaughter; or any inedible animal product not meant for human consumption without having first applied for, and ob…

Fla. Stat. § 585.15 Dangerous transmissible disease or pest a public nuisance

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The department may declare by rule that a certain pest or disease of animals is a public nuisance. When a pest or disease is thus determined to be dangerous, transmissible, or threatening to an agricultural interest of the state, it shall be known as a “reportable disease.” Each …

Fla. Stat. § 585.16 Powers of division in connection with certain diseases

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Whenever the department determines, pursuant to s. 585.15, that a pest or disease is dangerous and transmissible, or whenever the department determines it necessary or advisable to dip, examine, test, identify, treat, or destroy an animal or other property defined in s. 585.08(4)…

Fla. Stat. § 585.17 Care of animals with transmissible diseases and liability therefor

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(1) No person shall knowingly sell or offer for sale, or knowingly or willfully transport or move, or knowingly or willfully allow or permit any animal to stray or drift within the state, knowing that animal to be suffering from, afflicted with, or affected by any pest or disease…

Fla. Stat. § 585.18 Duty to report diseased animals

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(1) Any person who has knowledge of the existence in or among animals of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease which is included on the department’s dangerous transmissible disease list shall, immediately upon gaining such knowledge, report the same to the State Vet…

Fla. Stat. § 585.19 Duty of practitioners of veterinary medicine and owners of animals to report dangerous transmissible diseases or pests; penalty

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(1) Any practitioner of veterinary medicine who knows or suspects that an animal is afflicted with or suffering from a disease or pest designated on the department’s dangerous transmissible disease list shall immediately report the same to the State Veterinarian in the manner whi…

Fla. Stat. § 585.20 Injection of pathogenic organisms into animals

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No person shall inject or otherwise administer to any animal that may be used as food for humans or whose products may be used as food for humans any virus or other substance containing pathogenic or disease producing organisms of a kind that is virulent to humans or which would …

Fla. Stat. § 585.21 Sale of biological products

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(1) Each biological product intended for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes for animals which is manufactured for sale or sold in the state shall first be officially approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and shall have written permission of the Department of Agr…

Fla. Stat. § 585.22 Public notice of general quarantines

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The department shall give public notice whenever it places any area of the state under general quarantine. The notice shall in general terms define the quarantine lines established. The department shall publish the notice, at least once, in a newspaper to be selected by the depar…

Fla. Stat. § 585.23 Owners of animals and premises under quarantine to comply with rules

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All persons in charge of quarantined animals, and all owners in possession of any lot, yard, pasture, field, stall, enclosure, barn, or building which has been quarantined, shall comply with all rules prescribed by the department within a reasonable time, and clean and disinfect …