482.227 – Guarantees and Warranties.
482.227 Guarantees and warranties.— (1) The Legislature finds that the terms “guarantee” and “warranty” are common in contracts for the treatment of wood-destroying organisms. The purpose of this section is to assure that contract language describing a “guarantee” or “warranty” is clear and easily identifiable for the protection of consumers and licensees. Therefore the following provisions shall […]
482.231 – Use of Fogging Machines.
482.231 Use of fogging machines.—Only a certified operator who is certified in the category of general household pest control, or an authorized employee of a licensee under the supervision of such an operator, may use a thermal-aerosol fogging machine in general household pest control. History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; […]
482.2401 – Disposition and Use of Revenues From Fees and Fines.
482.2401 Disposition and use of revenues from fees and fines.— (1) All moneys collected or received by the department under this chapter shall be deposited in the Pest Control Trust Fund and, except as provided in subsection (3), shall be used by the department in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and in the education of […]
482.241 – Liberal Interpretation.
482.241 Liberal interpretation.—The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed in order to effectively carry them out in the interest of the public and its health, welfare, and safety. History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 20, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. […]
482.242 – Preemption.
482.242 Preemption.— (1) This chapter is intended as comprehensive and exclusive regulation of pest control in this state. The provisions of this chapter preempt to the state all regulation of the activities and operations of pest control services, including the pesticides used pursuant to labeling and registration approved under part I of chapter 487. No local government […]
482.243 – Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council.
482.243 Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council.— (1) The Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council is created within the department. The Commissioner of Agriculture shall appoint all members of the council. The purpose of the council is to advise the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding the regulation of pest control practices and to advise government agencies with respect to those […]
482.163 – Responsibility for Pest Control Activities of Employee.
482.163 Responsibility for pest control activities of employee.—Proper performance of pest control activities by a pest control business employee is the responsibility not only of the employee but also of the certified operator in charge, and the certified operator in charge may be disciplined pursuant to the provisions of s. 482.161 for the pest control activities […]
482.165 – Unlicensed Practice of Pest Control; Cease and Desist Order; Injunction; Civil Suit and Penalty.
482.165 Unlicensed practice of pest control; cease and desist order; injunction; civil suit and penalty.— (1) It is unlawful for a person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity not licensed by the department to practice pest control. (2) If the department has probable cause to believe that a person, partnership, firm, corporation, or other business entity not […]
482.1821 – Closing Pest Control Business Without Providing for Contracts and Liabilities.
482.1821 Closing pest control business without providing for contracts and liabilities.—A licensee may not close its pest control business and open up a new pest control business under a different name without providing for meeting or satisfying its outstanding pest control contracts and liabilities. However, the department may waive this requirement if the licensee has filed […]
482.183 – Limitations.
482.183 Limitations.— (1)(a) A person may not be charged with a violation of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter more than 3 years after the date of the violation. (b) For the purpose of this subsection, a charge of violation is considered to have been made upon the issuance of a notice or citation […]