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 […]
487.13 – Cooperation.
487.13 Cooperation.—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 United States Environmental Protection Agency, and any other state or federal agency for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part and securing uniformity of regulations. […]
487.15 – Reclamation, reimbursement, and disposal.
487.15 Reclamation, reimbursement, and disposal.— (1) When the use of any pesticide registered or otherwise approved for use in this state is suspended or canceled to prevent harm to the public or the environment, the registrant, at its own expense, shall reclaim and provide reimbursement for that pesticide from any distributor, dealer, user, or other party possessing […]
487.0437 – Direct infusion of chlorine gas.
487.0437 Direct infusion of chlorine gas.—The department shall create, within the commercial applicator classification, a category for the direct infusion of chlorine gas in residential swimming pools by a portable system which dispenses chlorine gas registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for use as a […]
487.156 – Governmental agencies.
487.156 Governmental agencies.—All governmental agencies shall be subject to the provisions of this part and rules adopted under this part. Public applicators using or supervising the use of restricted-use pesticides shall be subject to examination as provided in s. 487.044. History.—s. 7, ch. 74-247; s. 11, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 14, 15, […]
487.044 – Certification; examination.
487.044 Certification; examination.— (1) The department may independently, or through the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, develop a certification program, including an optional training session of at least 4 hours, designed to ensure the competency of those persons to whom the department issues licenses. A standard core examination shall be developed which shall be administered to […]
487.1585 – Duties of licensee with respect to unlicensed applicators and mixer-loaders and field workers.
487.1585 Duties of licensee with respect to unlicensed applicators and mixer-loaders and field workers.— (1) Each licensed applicator shall provide to each unlicensed applicator or mixer-loader working under his or her direct supervision adequate instruction and training so that the applicator or mixer-loader understands the safety procedures required for the pesticides that will be used. The applicator […]
487.045 – Fees.
487.045 Fees.— (1) The department shall establish applicable fees by rule. The fees shall not exceed $250 for commercial applicators or $100 for private applicators and public applicators, for initial licensing and for each subsequent license renewal. The fees shall be determined annually and shall represent department costs associated with enforcement of the provisions of this part. […]
487.159 – Damage or injury to property, animal, or person; mandatory report of damage or injury.
487.159 Damage or injury to property, animal, or person; mandatory report of damage or injury.— (1) A licensee shall report unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or damage or injury to human beings, animals, plants, or other property as the result of the application of a restricted-use pesticide by the licensee or by an applicator or mixer-loader […]