583.01 Definitions.—For the purpose of this chapter, unless elsewhere indicated, the term: (1) “Broker” means any person, firm, or corporation that sells eggs, egg products, or dressed poultry in this state for a dealer on a commission basis. (2) “Carton” means any one-half-dozen-sized to three-dozen-sized container used as a carrier of eggs in which each egg has an […]
583.02 Labeling, marking, and advertising eggs; sales between dealers; unlawful acts.—It is unlawful for any dealer: (1) To offer for sale or sell in this state any case, partial case, or carton containing eggs which is not labeled with the date of pack; grade; size; and name and address of the packer, distributor, or dealer. However, the […]
583.021 Nest run eggs; limitation on sale.—Nest run eggs shall be sold only by producers or processors to other producers or processors and shall not be sold directly to retail outlets, consumers, or public eating places. History.—s. 1, ch. 84-102.
583.022 Refrigeration of eggs for sale or processing; temperature requirements.—All egg handlers shall refrigerate eggs after packaging for the ultimate consumer. Eggs shall be maintained under refrigeration from the initial time of refrigeration until sold at retail or until used by any commercial establishment or public institution. Temperature for storage and transportation of eggs shall be […]
583.03 Grades and standards for eggs.—To promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer, the department may determine, establish, and promulgate, from time to time, reasonable grades and standards of quality for eggs to be sold or offered for sale in the state; and the department may alter or modify such grades and […]
583.04 Rulemaking.—The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 8, ch. 16012, 1933; s. 10, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(10); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 84-102; s. 193, ch. 98-200.
583.05 Powers of department to make inspections, issue stop-sale orders, or condemn and destroy eggs, egg products, or poultry.—For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and upon good and sufficient cause, the department: (1) Shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any establishment, premises, or building where eggs, egg products, or […]
583.051 Power of department to bill and collect moneys due under poultry or egg programs.—The department is authorized to bill and collect moneys due to it under any state, federal, or other poultry program or egg program. All moneys due to the department must be paid in full within the allowed payment period, as established by […]
583.052 Cooperation by the department with other state or federal agencies.—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 Food and Drug Administration, and any other state or federal agency for the purpose of carrying out the provisions […]
583.06 Employment of assistants by department.—The department may employ such assistants as are necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 12, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(12); s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 9, ch. 84-102.
583.09 Egg dealers and poultry dealers; permit requirements.—It is unlawful for any person, as a dealer or broker, to sell or hold for the purpose of sale any eggs or poultry, unless such person possesses a valid food permit issued by the department as prescribed by s. 500.12. History.—s. 4, ch. 16012, 1933; s. 6, ch. […]
583.10 Dealer records, invoices, and information; inspection; penalty.— (1) Each dealer shall keep for a period of 2 years all invoices, manifests, bills of lading, warehouse receipts, receiving and delivery receipts, records of checks issued, bank deposits, bank account statements, and paid checks, ledgers, books of accounts, and memoranda or other equivalent information, relating to the purchase, […]
583.11 Exemption for interstate egg or poultry shipment.—This chapter does not apply to any shipment of eggs or poultry while the shipment constitutes a bona fide shipment in interstate commerce, but this chapter shall apply at the instant at which the interstate shipment comes to rest within the state, or whenever such interstate shipment loses its […]
583.13 Labeling and advertising requirements for dressed poultry; unlawful acts.— (1) It is unlawful for any dealer or broker to sell, offer for sale, or hold for the purpose of sale in the state any dressed or ready-to-cook poultry in bulk unless such poultry is packed in a container clearly bearing a label, not less than 3 […]
583.17 Grades and standards for fowl.— (1) The department may from time to time determine, establish, and promulgate, for each or all of the different types of fowl to be sold or offered for sale in the state, reasonable grades and standards of quality that will promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer; […]
583.181 Disposal of dead poultry and hatchery residue; inspection and quarantine; penalties.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, where the context permits, the term: (a) “Egg producer” means any person, firm, or corporation that produces eggs. (b) “Hatchery residue” means dead chicks, down, egg shells, or unhatched and unused eggs. (c) “Poultry hatchery” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged […]
583.19 Sale of fowl unfit for human consumption prohibited.—It is unlawful for any person to sell live or dressed fowl suspected to be unsound, unhealthful, unwholesome, diseased, adulterated, or otherwise unfit for human consumption. History.—s. 11, ch. 17170, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(389); s. 16, ch. 84-102.
583.20 Penalties for violations of chapter or rules.— (1) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule thereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition thereto, the department may suspend or revoke the certificate or permit of any dealer convicted […]
