585.40 – Violation of quarantine regulations.
585.40 Violation of quarantine regulations.—Whenever the department issues a quarantine, it shall be unlawful for any person, while such quarantine exists, to take, drive, or transport any animal into or out of such quarantined premise without permission of the State Veterinarian. History.—s. 17, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 5553; s. 5, ch. 8508, 1921; CGL 7739; s. […]
585.45 – Right to declaratory judgment.
585.45 Right to declaratory judgment.—Any owner or custodian of any animal which the department has required to be inspected, tested, treated, or quarantined shall have the right to a judicial declaration as to the validity of the order by bringing an action for declaratory judgment in the circuit court. If the order is affirmed, the cost […]
585.48 – Policy and purpose of ss. 585.50-585.59.
585.48 Policy and purpose of ss. 585.50-585.59.—Because of the existing and increasing possibility of the occurrence of highly contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases in the animals of this state, which threaten their destruction or productivity, and because certain known agents and vectors are instrumental in the spread of certain highly contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases in […]
585.50 – Garbage feeding prohibited unless sterilized.
585.50 Garbage feeding prohibited unless sterilized.—It shall be unlawful for any person to feed garbage to animals unless such garbage has been heated, cooked, treated, or processed under such temperature, pressure, process, or method, and for such a period of time, as is necessary to render the same free of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease […]
585.51 – Permitting of feeders of garbage.
585.51 Permitting of feeders of garbage.—No person shall feed garbage without first having applied for and obtained a permit from the department. Each permit shall expire as of July 1 of each year. History.—s. 5, ch. 28313, 1953; s. 42, ch. 59-457; s. 36, ch. 90-321.
585.52 – Requirement regarding the collection, transportation, and distribution of garbage.
585.52 Requirement regarding the collection, transportation, and distribution of garbage.—Every permitted feeder of garbage shall keep and furnish the department such information as it may require regarding the collection, transportation, distribution, and processing of garbage. Each permitted feeder shall keep and maintain sanitary at all times the vehicles used in the collection, transportation, and distribution of […]
585.53 – Permit revocation.
585.53 Permit revocation.—Every permitted feeder of garbage who shall violate this chapter or the rules promulgated by the department pursuant thereto shall have her or his permit revoked, canceled, or suspended. History.—s. 7, ch. 28313, 1953; s. 44, ch. 59-457; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 38, ch. 90-321; s. 935, ch. 97-103.
585.59 – Penalties for violation.
585.59 Penalties for violation.—In addition to the penalties provided by this chapter, any person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of ss. 585.48-585.53 shall not be allowed to recover compensation from the department for the confiscation or destruction of any hogs fed uncooked garbage. History.—ss. 15, 16, ch. 28313, 1953; s. 4, ch. […]
585.61 – Animal disease diagnostic laboratory.
585.61 Animal disease diagnostic laboratory.— (1) There is established an animal disease diagnostic laboratory in Osceola County designated as the “Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.” (2) The construction and operation of the laboratory established by this section shall be under the supervision and control of the department. It shall be the duty of the department to operate the […]
585.003 – Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc.
585.003 Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc.— (1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions and requirements of this chapter, and all rules made pursuant thereto, the department, through its duly authorized employees, is empowered to enter upon any grounds or premises in this state to: (a) Inspect, test, dip, […]