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 […]
487.101 – Stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold orders.
487.101 Stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold orders.— (1) When a pesticide or device is being offered or exposed for sale, used, or held in violation of any of the provisions of this part, the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, in writing, to the owner or custodian of the pesticide or […]
487.111 – Seizure, condemnation, and sale.
487.111 Seizure, condemnation, and sale.— (1) Any lot of pesticide or device not in compliance with the provisions of this part is subject to seizure on complaint of the department to the circuit court in the county in which the pesticide or device is located. In the event the court finds the pesticide or device in violation […]
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, […]