593.25 – Definition.
593.25 Definition.—As used in this act, the term “urbanized area” means land that is zoned for purposes other than agricultural purposes and that has a residential density of two or more units per acre. History.—s. 6, ch. 98-108.
595.401 – Short Title.
595.401 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “Florida School Food and Nutrition Act.” History.—s. 28, ch. 2013-226.
595.402 – Definitions.
595.402 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (3) “Program” means any one or more of the school food and nutrition service programs that the department has responsibility over including, but not limited to, the National School Lunch Program, the Special Milk […]
595.403 – State Policy.
595.403 State policy.—The Legislature, in recognition of the demonstrated relationship between good nutrition and the capacity of students to develop and learn, declares that it is the policy of the state to provide standards for school food and nutrition services and to require each school district to establish and maintain an appropriate school food and nutrition […]
595.404 – School Food and Other Nutrition Programs; Powers and Duties of the Department.
595.404 School food and other nutrition programs; powers and duties of the department.—The department has the following powers and duties: (1) To conduct, supervise, and administer the program that will be carried out using federal or state funds, or funds from any other source. (2) To conduct, supervise, and administer a farmers’ market nutrition program to provide participants […]
593.114 – Assessments.
593.114 Assessments.— (1) Assessments shall be collected by the department or its agent and deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Plant Industry Trust Fund. Except as otherwise provided herein, upon appropriation by the Legislature, all moneys received under the provisions of this section shall be remitted to the certified growers’ organization subject to […]
593.1141 – Authority to enter agreements with the Farm Service Agency.
593.1141 Authority to enter agreements with the Farm Service Agency.—The department is authorized to enter into agreements with the Farm Service Agency, “FSA,” for the purpose of allowing a cotton grower to tender payment of assessments, including penalties, to the FSA. History.—s. 1, ch. 94-302; s. 16, ch. 99-391.
591.26 – Community Forests; Sale Upon Referendum Approval.
591.26 Community forests; sale upon referendum approval.—If it becomes desirable to sell any community forest or portion thereof as determined jointly by the governing board and forestry committee, it shall be put to a vote of the people at any regular election and a majority of those voting must approve the action. Any funds received from […]
593.1142 – Liens.
593.1142 Liens.— (1)(a) All assessments, penalties, interest, and costs not paid by a cotton grower shall constitute and operate as a lien in favor of the department. The lien shall arise as of the time the assessments become due and payable and shall cover all real and personal property owned by the grower from the date the […]
593.101 – Short title.
593.101 Short title.—Sections 593.101-593.117 may be cited as the “Florida Boll Weevil Eradication Law.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-55; s. 1, ch. 88-303; s. 4, ch. 91-429.