582.195 – Mandatory Meeting of Supervisors.
582.195 Mandatory meeting of supervisors.—All five supervisors of the governing body of each district shall meet at least once per calendar year in a public meeting pursuant to s. 286.011. History.—s. 4, ch. 2022-191.
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 […]
582.29 – State Agencies to Cooperate.
582.29 State agencies to cooperate.—Agencies of this state that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with, the administration of any state-owned lands, and of any county, or other governmental subdivision of the state, that have jurisdiction over, or are charged with the administration of, any county-owned or other publicly owned lands, shall cooperate to the fullest […]
582.02 – Legislative Policy and Findings; Purpose of Districts.
582.02 Legislative policy and findings; purpose of districts.— (1) It is the policy of the Legislature to promote the appropriate and efficient use of soil and water resources, protect water quality, prevent floodwater and sediment damage, preserve wildlife, protect public lands, and protect and promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the people of this state. […]
582.055 – Powers and Duties of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Rules.
582.055 Powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; rules.— (1) The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (2) The department is authorized to receive gifts, appropriations, materials, equipment, lands, and facilities and to manage, operate, and disburse them for the use and benefit of the […]
582.06 – Soil and Water Conservation Council; Powers and Duties.
582.06 Soil and Water Conservation Council; powers and duties.— (1) COMPOSITION.— (a) The Soil and Water Conservation Council is created in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and shall be composed of 7 members who have been involved in the practice of soil or water conservation, or in the development or implementation of interim measures or best […]