534.011 – Inspection and Protection of Livestock; Jurisdiction of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
534.011 Inspection and protection of livestock; jurisdiction of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.—The inspection and protection of livestock in the state are hereby placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, herein called the “department.” Fees collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund. History.—s. […]
531.50 – Administrative Fine, Penalties, and Offenses.
531.50 Administrative fine, penalties, and offenses.— (1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against a person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter or impedes, obstructs, or hinders the department in performing its duties under this chapter: (a) Issuance of a warning letter or notice. (b) Imposition […]
534.021 – Recording of Marks or Brands.
534.021 Recording of marks or brands.—The department shall be the recorder of livestock marks or brands, and the marks or brands may not be recorded elsewhere in the state. Any livestock owner who uses a mark or brand to identify her or his livestock must register the mark or brand by applying to the department. The […]
531.51 – Injunction.
531.51 Injunction.—The department is authorized, without bond, to apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter. History.—s. 1, ch. 72-101.
534.031 – Certified Copies of Marks and Brands.
534.031 Certified copies of marks and brands.—Certified copies of recorded marks and brands shall be furnished by the department when and as requested and it shall charge and collect $2 for each certificate. Such certificates shall be admissible in evidence in all courts. History.—s. 1, ch. 65-357; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 75-37.
531.52 – Presumptive Evidence.
531.52 Presumptive evidence.—Whenever there shall exist a weight or measure or weighing or measuring device in or about any place in which or from which buying or selling is commonly carried on, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such weight or measure or weighing or measuring device is regularly used for the business purposes of […]
531.53 – Regulations to Be Unaffected by Repeal of Prior Enabling Statute.
531.53 Regulations to be unaffected by repeal of prior enabling statute.—The enactment of this chapter or any of its provisions shall not affect any rule adopted pursuant to the authority of any earlier enabling statute unless inconsistent with this chapter or modified or revoked by rule of the department. History.—s. 1, ch. 72-101.
531.60 – Permit for Commercially Operated or Tested Weights or Measures Instrument or Devices.
1531.60 Permit for commercially operated or tested weights or measures instrument or devices.— (1) A weights and measures instrument or device may not operate or be used for commercial purposes, as defined by department rule, within this state without first being permitted through a valid commercial use permit issued by the department to the person who owns […]
531.61 – Exemptions From Permit Requirement.
1531.61 Exemptions from permit requirement.—Commercial weights or measures instruments or devices are exempt from the requirements of ss. 531.60-531.66 if: (1) The device is used exclusively for weighing railroad cars and is tested for accuracy and compliance with state standards by a private testing agency. (2) The device is used exclusively for measuring aviation fuel or petroleum products […]
531.62 – Permit Application and Renewal.
1531.62 Permit application and renewal.— (1) An application for a commercial use permit shall be submitted to the department on a form prescribed and furnished by the department and must contain such information as the department may require by rule. (2) The application must be accompanied by a fee in an amount determined by the number and types […]