590.082 – Extraordinary Fire Hazard; Certain Acts Made Unlawful; Proclamations by the Governor.
590.082 Extraordinary fire hazard; certain acts made unlawful; proclamations by the Governor.— (1) When the Commissioner of Agriculture has declared a severe drought emergency to exist and described the general boundaries of the area affected as prescribed in s. 590.081 and the drought emergency continues until the wild lands become so dry or parched as to create […]
590.10 – Disposing of Lighted Substances, Etc.
590.10 Disposing of lighted substances, etc.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to throw, drop, or dispose of a lighted match, cigarette, cigar, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance, or any substance or thing which may or does cause a wildfire. (2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as […]
590.11 – Recreational Fires.
590.11 Recreational fires.— (1) It is unlawful for any individual or group of individuals to build a warming fire, bonfire, or campfire and leave it unattended while visible flame, smoke, or emissions exist. (2) Anyone who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 12, ch. […]
590.125 – Open Burning Authorized by the Florida Forest Service.
590.125 Open burning authorized by the Florida Forest Service.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Certified pile burner” means an individual who successfully completes the pile burning certification program of the Florida Forest Service and possesses a valid pile burner certification number. (b) “Certified pile burning” means a pile burn conducted in accordance with a written […]
590.13 – Civil Liability.
590.13 Civil liability.—Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for all damages caused by such violation, which damages shall be recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction. The civil liability attaches whether or not there is criminal prosecution and conviction. History.—s. 17, ch. 17029, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-uu); s. […]
589.101 – Blackwater River State Forest; Lease of Board’s Interest in Gas, Oil, and Other Minerals.
589.101 Blackwater River State Forest; lease of board’s interest in gas, oil, and other minerals.—Notwithstanding the provisions of ss. 253.51-253.61, the Florida Forest Service is hereby expressly granted the authority to lease its 25-percent interest in oil, gas, and other minerals within the boundaries of the Blackwater River State Forest; provided, however, that grants shall be […]
589.28 – County Commissions or Municipalities Authorized to Cooperate With Florida Forest Service.
589.28 County commissions or municipalities authorized to cooperate with Florida Forest Service.—County commissions or municipalities are authorized to cooperate with the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in providing assistance in forestry and forest-related knowledge and skills to stimulate the production of timber wealth through the proper use of forest land […]
589.102 – Blackwater River State Forest; Use of Leased Forest Lands.
589.102 Blackwater River State Forest; use of leased forest lands.—Each person leasing land within the Blackwater River State Forest shall confine all grazing animals upon the area covered by the lease. History.—s. 1, ch. 65-565.
589.11 – Duties of Florida Forest Service as to Clarke-Mcnary Law.
589.11 Duties of Florida Forest Service as to Clarke-McNary Law.— (1) The Florida Forest Service is designated and authorized as the agent of the state to cooperate with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under the provisions of “ss. 4 and 5, Chapter 348, 43 Statutes 654, Acts of Congress, June 7, 1924, known as the Clarke-McNary […]
589.12 – Rules and Regulations.
589.12 Rules and regulations.—The Florida Forest Service may make rules and regulations and do such acts and things as shall be reasonable and necessary to accomplish the purposes of ss. 589.07-589.11. History.—s. 8, ch. 17027, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(10-ff); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 36, ch. 2012-7.