570.85 – Agritourism.
570.85 Agritourism.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote agritourism as a way to support bona fide agricultural production by providing a stream of revenue and by educating the general public about the agricultural industry. It is also the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over agritourism as expressed in […]
570.86 – Definitions.
570.86 Definitions.—As used in ss. 570.85-570.89, the term: (1) “Agritourism activity” means any agricultural related activity consistent with a bona fide farm, livestock operation, or ranch or in a working forest which allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, civic, ceremonial, training […]
570.87 – Agritourism participation impact on land classification.
570.87 Agritourism participation impact on land classification.— (1) In order to promote and perpetuate agriculture throughout this state, farm operations are encouraged to engage in agritourism. An agricultural classification pursuant to s. 193.461 may not be denied or revoked solely due to the conduct of agritourism activity on a bona fide farm or the construction, alteration, or […]
570.73 – Short title.
570.73 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Agricultural Economic Development Act.” History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 74, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.241.
570.88 – Liability.
570.88 Liability.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities if the notice of […]
570.74 – Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.
570.74 Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.—For purposes of this act, the term: (1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of the following characteristics: (a) A stable or declining population. (b) A stable or declining real per capita income. (c) A traditional economy based on agriculture or […]
570.89 – Posting and notification.
570.89 Posting and notification.— (1)(a) Each agritourism operator shall post and maintain signs that contain the notice of inherent risk specified in subsection (2). A sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activity. The notice of inherent risk must consist of […]
570.75 – Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.
570.75 Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.—There is created within the department the Agricultural Economic Development Program. The purpose of this program shall be to promote and coordinate efficient and beneficial agricultural economic development within agriculturally depressed areas of the state. History.—ss. 3, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 76, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. […]
570.70 – Legislative findings.
570.70 Legislative findings.—The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) A thriving rural economy with a strong agricultural base, healthy natural environment, and viable rural communities is an essential part of Florida. Rural areas also include the largest remaining intact ecosystems and best examples of remaining wildlife habitats as well as a majority of privately owned land targeted […]
570.71 – Conservation easements and agreements.
570.71 Conservation easements and agreements.— (1) The department, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, may allocate moneys to acquire perpetual, less-than-fee interest in land, to enter into agricultural protection agreements, and to enter into resource conservation agreements for the following public purposes: (a) Promotion and improvement of wildlife habitat; (b) Protection and […]