593.108 – Cooperative programs authorized.
593.108 Cooperative programs authorized.—The department is authorized to cooperate with any agency of the Federal Government or any state contiguous to this state, any other agency in this state, or any person or group of persons engaged in growing, processing, marketing, or handling cotton in this state in programs to carry out the purposes of ss. […]
593.109 – Authority to designate eradication zones, prohibit planting of cotton, and require participation in eradication program.
593.109 Authority to designate eradication zones, prohibit planting of cotton, and require participation in eradication program.— (1) The department shall designate by rule one or more areas of this state as “eradication zones” where boll weevil eradication programs will be undertaken. The department shall promulgate rules regarding areas where cotton may not be planted within an eradication […]
593.11 – Authority to regulate pasturage, entry, and honeybee colonies in eradication zones and other areas.
593.11 Authority to regulate pasturage, entry, and honeybee colonies in eradication zones and other areas.—The department may restrict the pasturage of livestock, entry by persons, and location of honeybee colonies in any premises in eradication zones that have been or are to be treated with pesticides or otherwise treated to cause the eradication of the boll […]
593.111 – Eligibility for certification of cotton growers’ organization.
593.111 Eligibility for certification of cotton growers’ organization.— (1) To be eligible for certification by the department as the cotton growers’ association, the cotton growers’ organization must: (a) Be a nonprofit organization within the meaning of s. 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. s. 501(a)). (b) Be open to all commercial cotton growers in this […]
593.112 – Certification of cotton growers’ organization.
593.112 Certification of cotton growers’ organization.—The cotton growers’ organization may be certified by the department for the purpose of entering into agreements with any person, municipality, county, or other department of this state or any agency, officer, or authority of another state or the United States Government as may be necessary to carry out the purposes […]