583.11 – Exemption for Interstate Egg or Poultry Shipment.
583.11 Exemption for interstate egg or poultry shipment.—This chapter does not apply to any shipment of eggs or poultry while the shipment constitutes a bona fide shipment in interstate commerce, but this chapter shall apply at the instant at which the interstate shipment comes to rest within the state, or whenever such interstate shipment loses its […]
582.30 – Discontinuance of Districts; Referendum; Commissioner’s Authority.
582.30 Discontinuance of districts; referendum; commissioner’s authority.— (1) Any time after 5 years from the organization of a district under the provisions of this chapter, any 10 percent of owners of land lying within the boundaries of such district may file a petition with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services praying that the operations of the […]
583.13 – Labeling and Advertising Requirements for Dressed Poultry; Unlawful Acts.
583.13 Labeling and advertising requirements for dressed poultry; unlawful acts.— (1) It is unlawful for any dealer or broker to sell, offer for sale, or hold for the purpose of sale in the state any dressed or ready-to-cook poultry in bulk unless such poultry is packed in a container clearly bearing a label, not less than 3 […]
582.31 – Certification of Results of Referendum; Dissolution.
582.31 Certification of results of referendum; dissolution.—Upon receipt from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of a certification that the department has determined that the continued operation of the district is not administratively practicable and feasible, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the supervisors shall forthwith proceed to terminate the affairs of the district. […]
583.17 – Grades and Standards for Fowl.
583.17 Grades and standards for fowl.— (1) The department may from time to time determine, establish, and promulgate, for each or all of the different types of fowl to be sold or offered for sale in the state, reasonable grades and standards of quality that will promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer; […]
582.32 – Effect of Dissolution.
582.32 Effect of dissolution.— (1) Upon issuance of a certificate of dissolution, s. 189.076(2) applies and all land use regulations in effect within such districts are void. (2) The department shall not be required to entertain petitions for the discontinuance of any district nor conduct referenda upon such petitions nor make determinations pursuant to such petitions in accordance […]
583.181 – Disposal of Dead Poultry and Hatchery Residue; Inspection and Quarantine; Penalties.
583.181 Disposal of dead poultry and hatchery residue; inspection and quarantine; penalties.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, where the context permits, the term: (a) “Egg producer” means any person, firm, or corporation that produces eggs. (b) “Hatchery residue” means dead chicks, down, egg shells, or unhatched and unused eggs. (c) “Poultry hatchery” means any person, firm, or corporation engaged […]
583.01 – Definitions.
583.01 Definitions.—For the purpose of this chapter, unless elsewhere indicated, the term: (1) “Broker” means any person, firm, or corporation that sells eggs, egg products, or dressed poultry in this state for a dealer on a commission basis. (2) “Carton” means any one-half-dozen-sized to three-dozen-sized container used as a carrier of eggs in which each egg has an […]
583.02 – Labeling, Marking, and Advertising Eggs; Sales Between Dealers; Unlawful Acts.
583.02 Labeling, marking, and advertising eggs; sales between dealers; unlawful acts.—It is unlawful for any dealer: (1) To offer for sale or sell in this state any case, partial case, or carton containing eggs which is not labeled with the date of pack; grade; size; and name and address of the packer, distributor, or dealer. However, the […]
583.021 – Nest Run Eggs; Limitation on Sale.
583.021 Nest run eggs; limitation on sale.—Nest run eggs shall be sold only by producers or processors to other producers or processors and shall not be sold directly to retail outlets, consumers, or public eating places. History.—s. 1, ch. 84-102.