603.201 – Short title.
603.201 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Florida Tropical Fruit Policy Act.” History.—ss. 1, 5, ch. 90-277; s. 45, ch. 91-201; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
603.202 – Legislative declarations and findings.
603.202 Legislative declarations and findings.— (1) The Legislature declares that the production and utilization of tropical fruits is an underdeveloped agricultural commodity enterprise in this state. The Legislature recognizes that Florida possesses many resources and geographic advantages, particularly a marine subtropical climate, that favor the expansion and growth of present-day tropical fruits into a broad-based industry. The […]
603.204 – South Florida Tropical Fruit Plan.
603.204 South Florida Tropical Fruit Plan.—The Commissioner of Agriculture shall develop and update a South Florida Tropical Fruit Plan, which shall identify problems and constraints of the tropical fruit industry, propose possible solutions to such problems, and develop planning mechanisms for orderly growth of the industry, including: (1) Criteria for tropical fruit research, service, and management priorities. […]
603.211 – Identification of sellers or handlers of tropical or subtropical fruit and vegetables; containers specified; penalties.
603.211 Identification of sellers or handlers of tropical or subtropical fruit and vegetables; containers specified; penalties.— (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be known and cited as the “Florida Tropical or Subtropical Fruit and Vegetables Sales Law.” (2) ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.—This section shall be administered by the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement and may be enforced by any law enforcement […]