581.183 New citrus varieties.—It is unlawful for any person to sell or propagate for sale any tree which represents a new citrus variety brought into the state after July 1, 1977, as defined by law or by rule adopted by the department, if the tree was propagated or is being propagated by graft or budwood from […]
581.184 Adoption of rules; citrus disease management.— (1) The department shall adopt by rule, pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, and implement a comprehensive citrus health plan to minimize the impact of exotic citrus pests and diseases to citrus production and to allow for the orderly marketing of citrus fruit in other states and countries. (2) Regulation of […]
581.1843 Citrus nursery stock propagation and production and the establishment of regulated areas around citrus nurseries.— (1) As used in this section, the term “commercial citrus grove” means a solid set planting of 40 or more citrus trees. (2) Effective January 1, 2007, it is unlawful for any person to propagate for sale or movement any citrus nursery […]
581.185 Preservation of native flora of Florida.— (1) LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION.—The Legislature finds and declares that it shall be the public policy of this state to: provide recognition of those plant species native to the state that are endangered, threatened, or commercially exploited; protect the native flora from unlawful harvesting on both public and privately owned lands; provide […]
581.186 Endangered Plant Advisory Council; organization; meetings; powers and duties.— (1) COMPOSITION.— (a) The Endangered Plant Advisory Council is created, consisting of seven persons to be appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. One member shall be a representative of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.; one member shall be a representative of the Florida Nurserymen and Growers […]
581.187 Exemptions from s. 581.185.—All Florida Indians, as defined in s. 285.11, shall be exempt from the prohibitions and penalties of s. 581.185. History.—s. 3, ch. 78-72.
581.191 Appropriations.—The department shall include in its legislative budget request the estimated amounts needed to carry out the purposes of this chapter and the Legislature shall appropriate from the General Revenue Fund such amounts as it deems necessary for these purposes. History.—s. 14, ch. 12291, 1927; CGL 3841; s. 134, ch. 26869, 1951; s. 19, ch. […]
581.199 Confidential business information.—It is unlawful for any authorized representative who in an official capacity obtains under the provisions of this chapter any information entitled to protection as a trade secret, as defined in s. 812.081, to use that information for personal gain or to reveal it to any unauthorized person. History.—s. 6, ch. 88-31; s. […]
581.201 Injunction.—A single act in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction. The department is not required to furnish bond when making a complaint for an injunction. The Department of Legal Affairs, the state attorneys, and all public prosecutors in each county shall represent the department […]
581.211 Penalties for violations.— (1) Any person who: (a) Violates any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter; (b) Forges, counterfeits, removes, destroys, disguises, or wrongfully or improperly uses any tag, certificate, permit, compliance agreement, or other written agreement provided for in this chapter; (c) Interferes with or obstructs any director or authorized representative of the […]
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. […]
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 […]
