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 […]
487.2011 – 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.
487.2031 – Definitions.
487.2031 Definitions.—For the purposes of this part, the term: (1) “Agricultural employer” means any person who hires or contracts for the services of workers to perform activities related to the production of agricultural plants or any person who is an owner of, or responsible for, the management or condition of an agricultural establishment that uses such workers. […]
487.2041 – Enforcement of federal worker protection regulations.
487.2041 Enforcement of federal worker protection regulations.—The department shall, to the extent that resources are available, continue to operate under the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations regarding the Labeling Requirement for Pesticides and Devices, 40 C.F.R. part 156, and the Worker Protection Standard, 40 C.F.R. part 170, which the department shall adopt by rule. Any […]
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 […]