487.2042 – Submission and investigation of complaints.
487.2042 Submission and investigation of complaints.— (1) The department shall cause to be investigated any complaint which is filed under this part if the complaint is in writing, signed by the complainant, and is legally sufficient. A complaint is legally sufficient if it contains ultimate facts which show that a violation of this part, or the rules […]
487.2051 – Availability of agricultural pesticide information to workers and medical personnel.
487.2051 Availability of agricultural pesticide information to workers and medical personnel.— (1) An agricultural employer shall make available agricultural pesticide information concerning any agricultural pesticide to a worker: (a) Who enters an agricultural-pesticide-treated area on an agricultural establishment where: 1. An agricultural pesticide has been applied within 30 days of that entry; or 2. A restricted-entry interval has been in […]
487.2061 – Prohibited acts.
487.2061 Prohibited acts.—Any person covered by this part may not: (1) Fail to provide agricultural pesticide information as required in this part; or (2) Take retaliatory action. History.—s. 52, ch. 2004-64.
487.2071 – Penalties against violators; worker relief.
487.2071 Penalties against violators; worker relief.— (1) Penalties set forth in this part shall be applied to any person who violates this part. A person who violates this part is subject to federal penalties as provided in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Worker Protection Standard, 40 C.F.R. s. 170.9(b). (2) A worker who has been subject to […]
487.161 – Exemptions, nonagricultural pest control and research.
487.161 Exemptions, nonagricultural pest control and research.— (1) Any person duly licensed or certified under chapter 482, or under the supervision of chapter 388, is exempted from the licensing provisions of this part. (2) The use of the antibiotic oxytetracycline hydrochloride for the purpose of controlling lethal yellowing is exempted from the licensing provisions of this part. (3) The […]
487.163 – Information; interagency cooperation.
487.163 Information; interagency cooperation.— (1) The department may, in cooperation with the University of Florida or other agencies of government, publish information and conduct short courses of instruction in the safe use and application of pesticides for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part. (2) The department may cooperate or enter into formal agreements with […]
487.171 – Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.
487.171 Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.— (1) The department shall classify antifouling paints containing organotin compounds having an acceptable release rate as restricted-use pesticides subject to the requirements of this part. Antifouling paints containing organotin having acceptable release rates and sold in spray cans of 16 ounces […]
487.175 – Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.
487.175 Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.— (1) In addition to any other penalty provided in this part, when the department finds any person, applicant, or licensee has violated any provision of this part or rule adopted under this part, it may enter an order imposing any one or more of the following penalties: (a) Denial of an application for […]
487.2011 – Popular name; administration.
487.2011 Popular name; administration.—This part may be known by the popular name the “Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act” and shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. History.—s. 47, ch. 2004-64.
487.2021 – Legislative intent.
487.2021 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that agricultural workers employed in the state receive protection from agricultural pesticides. The Legislature intends to ensure that agricultural workers be given information concerning agricultural pesticides. History.—s. 48, ch. 2004-64.