583.03 – Grades and Standards for Eggs.
583.03 Grades and standards for eggs.—To promote honest and fair dealing in the interest of the consumer, the department may determine, establish, and promulgate, from time to time, reasonable grades and standards of quality for eggs to be sold or offered for sale in the state; and the department may alter or modify such grades and […]
583.04 – Rulemaking.
583.04 Rulemaking.—The department has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 8, ch. 16012, 1933; s. 10, ch. 16982, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 4126(10); ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 84-102; s. 193, ch. 98-200.
583.05 – Powers of Department to Make Inspections, Issue Stop-Sale Orders, or Condemn and Destroy Eggs, Egg Products, or Poultry.
583.05 Powers of department to make inspections, issue stop-sale orders, or condemn and destroy eggs, egg products, or poultry.—For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and upon good and sufficient cause, the department: (1) Shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any establishment, premises, or building where eggs, egg products, or […]
583.051 – Power of Department to Bill and Collect Moneys Due Under Poultry or Egg Programs.
583.051 Power of department to bill and collect moneys due under poultry or egg programs.—The department is authorized to bill and collect moneys due to it under any state, federal, or other poultry program or egg program. All moneys due to the department must be paid in full within the allowed payment period, as established by […]
583.052 – Cooperation by the Department With Other State or Federal Agencies.
583.052 Cooperation by the department with other state or federal agencies.—The department is authorized and empowered to cooperate with, and enter into agreements with, any other agency of this state, the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and any other state or federal agency for the purpose of carrying out the provisions […]
581.212 – Handling of Moneys Received.
581.212 Handling of moneys received.—All moneys received by the department under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the Plant Industry Trust Fund and shall be used by the department to defray its expenses in carrying out the duties imposed on it by this chapter. History.—s. 2, ch. 65-539; s. 3, ch. 84-60; s. […]
582.20 – Powers of Districts and Supervisors.
582.20 Powers of districts and supervisors.—A soil and water conservation district organized under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a governmental subdivision of this state, and a public body corporate and politic, exercising public powers, and such district and the supervisors thereof shall have the following powers, in addition to others granted in other sections […]
581.217 – State Hemp Program.
581.217 State hemp program.— (1) CREATION AND PURPOSE.—The state hemp program is created within the department to regulate the cultivation of hemp in the state. This section constitutes the state plan for the regulation of the cultivation of hemp for purposes of 7 U.S.C. s. 1639p. (2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that: (a) Hemp is an agricultural commodity. (b) Hemp-derived […]
582.28 – Cooperation Between Districts.
582.28 Cooperation between districts.—The supervisors of any two or more districts organized under the provisions of this chapter may cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all powers conferred in this chapter. History.—s. 12, ch. 18144, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(483).
582.01 – Definitions.
582.01 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Agriculture. (2) “Council” means the Soil and Water Conservation Council. (3) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (4) “District” or “soil and water conservation district” means a governmental subdivision of this state and a body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with the […]