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FL Stat § 570.54 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.54 - Director; duties.

570.54 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Marketing and Development shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) It shall be the duty of the director of this division to supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities authorized by ss. 570.07(4), (7), (8), (10), (11), (12), (17), (18), and (20), 570.21, 534.47-534.53, and 604.15-604.34 and chapters 504, 571, 573, and 574 and to exercise other powers and authority as authorized by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 79-122; s. 2, ch. 85-36; s. 37, ch. 92-291; s. 30, ch. 93-169; s. 23, ch. 2012-190.
FL Stat § 570.543 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.543 - Florida Consumers’ Council.

570.543 Florida Consumers’ Council.—The Florida Consumers’ Council in the department is created to advise and assist the department in carrying out its duties.(1) COMPOSITION.—(a) The council, to be appointed by the commissioner, shall not exceed 15 members, selected from the various areas of consumer interest, who are, when possible, leading members of statewide organizations representing segments of the consumer public so as to establish a broadly based and representative consumer council. At least one member of the council must be 60 years of age or older.(b) All members shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and shall serve until their successors are appointed. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.(2) POWERS AND DUTIES; MEETINGS; PROCEDURES; RECORDS.—The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Florida Consumers’ Council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232. The council members or chair may call no more than two meetings.History.—s. 1, ch. 67-342; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 77-108; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-37; ss. 1, 3, 4, ch. 81-55; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 26, ch. 87-172; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 87-179; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 92-291; s. 32, ch. 93-169; s. 20, ch. 94-335; s. 898, ch. 97-103; s. 155, ch. 2010-102; s. 45, ch. 2011-206; s. 95, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.282.
FL Stat § 570.548 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.548 - Florida Forest Service; powers and duties.

570.548 Florida Forest Service; powers and duties.—The duties of the Florida Forest Service include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing those powers and responsibilities of the Florida Forest Service prescribed in chapters 589, 590, and 591 and rules adopted under those chapters and in other forest fire, forest protection, and forest management laws of this state.History.—s. 2, ch. 79-37; s. 12, ch. 84-165; s. 9, ch. 2011-56; s. 68, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 570.5481 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.5481 - Incidental Trust Fund.

570.5481 Incidental Trust Fund.—(1) The Incidental Trust Fund shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(2) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 125.27, 253.025, 261.12, 317.0010, 317.0016, 589.011, 589.04, 589.11, 589.277, 589.31, 590.02, 590.14, and 590.42.(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 10, ch. 2014-43.
FL Stat § 570.549 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.549 - Director; duties.

570.549 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall direct and supervise the overall operation of the Florida Forest Service and exercise such other powers and duties as authorized by the department.History.—s. 2, ch. 79-37; s. 41, ch. 92-291; s. 10, ch. 2011-56; s. 69, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 570.61 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.61 - Division of Aquaculture; powers and duties.

570.61 Division of Aquaculture; powers and duties.—The powers and duties of the Division of Aquaculture shall include, but are not limited to, administering the aquaculture certification program; enforcing shellfish sanitation standards; administering the aquaculture and shellfish lease programs; ensuring that shellfish processing facilities comply with applicable food safety requirements; mitigating, creating, and enhancing natural shellfish harvesting areas; providing education to fishers and aquaculturists; promoting aquaculture development; purchasing commodities as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section; receiving and accepting grants, aids, gifts, and donations; providing grants, aids, and other technical assistance; and ensuring the safety of Florida waters.History.—s. 23, ch. 2000-364; s. 4, ch. 2001-66.
FL Stat § 570.62 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.62 - Director; duties.

570.62 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Aquaculture shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) The director shall supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of the division, exercise such other powers and duties as authorized by the commissioner, and enforce the provisions of chapter 597, the rules adopted thereunder, and any other chapter or rule necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the division.History.—s. 24, ch. 2000-364.
FL Stat § 570.64 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.64 - Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness.

570.64 Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness.—(1) The duties of the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing the powers and responsibilities of the division prescribed in chapter 595 and the rules adopted thereunder.(2) The director of the division shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner. The director shall supervise, direct, and coordinate activities of the division, exercise such powers and duties as authorized by the commissioner, enforce the provisions of chapter 595 and the rules adopted thereunder, and any other powers and duties as authorized by the department.History.—s. 11, ch. 2013-226.
FL Stat § 570.66 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.66 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; water policy.

570.66 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; water policy.—The commissioner may create an Office of Agricultural Water Policy under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service. The commissioner may designate the bureaus and positions in the various organizational divisions of the department that report to the office relating to any matter over which the department has jurisdiction in matters relating to water policy affecting agriculture, application of such policies, and coordination of such matters with state and federal agencies. The office shall enforce and implement the provisions of chapter 582 and rules relating to soil and water conservation.History.—s. 2, ch. 95-317; s. 524, ch. 2011-142; s. 35, ch. 2011-206; s. 17, ch. 2012-190; s. 63, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.074.
FL Stat § 570.67 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.67 - Office of Energy.

570.67 Office of Energy.—The Office of Energy is created within the department. The office shall be under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service appointed by the commissioner. The duties of the office shall include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing parts II and III of chapter 377, the rules adopted under those parts, and any other duties authorized by the commissioner.History.—s. 98, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 570.68 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.68 - Office of Agriculture Technology Services.

570.68 Office of Agriculture Technology Services.—The commissioner may create an Office of Agriculture Technology Services under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service. The office shall provide electronic data processing and agency information technology services to support and facilitate the functions, powers, and duties of the department.History.—s. 13, ch. 2016-61.
FL Stat § 570.681 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.681 - Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.

570.681 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.—It is the finding of the Legislature that:(1) Equine and other agriculture-related industries strengthen and benefit each other with the establishment of a statewide agriculture and horse facility.(2) The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park provides Florida with a unique tourist experience for visitors and residents, thus generating taxes and additional dollars for the state.(3) Promoting the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park as a joint effort between the state and the private sector allows this facility to use experts and generate revenue from many areas to ensure the success of this facility.History.—s. 1, ch. 94-301; s. 107, ch. 2014-150; s. 14, ch. 2016-61.Note.—Former s. 570.951.
FL Stat § 570.685 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.685 - Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority.

570.685 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority.—(1) There is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority which shall be governed by this section and s. 570.691.(2) The authority shall be composed of 21 members appointed by the commissioner.(a) Initially, the commissioner shall appoint 11 members for 4-year terms and 10 members for 2-year terms. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment, except that a vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the term.(b) A member of the authority who fails to attend three consecutive authority meetings without good cause shall be deemed to have resigned from the authority.(3) The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority shall:(a) Appoint, with approval from the commissioner, an executive director for the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.(b) Establish rules of procedure for conducting its meetings and approving matters before the authority pursuant to s. 570.691.(c) Develop, document, and implement strategies for the planning, construction, and operation of the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.(d) Advise and consult with the commissioner on matters related to the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.(e) Consider all matters submitted to the authority by the commissioner.(4) The authority shall meet at least semiannually and elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary for 1-year terms.(a) The authority shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, at the request of the commissioner, or at such times as may be prescribed by its rules of procedure.(b) The department may provide administrative and staff support services relating to the meetings of the authority and may provide suitable space in the offices of the department for the meetings and the storage of records of the authority.(c) In conducting its meetings, the authority shall use accepted rules of procedure. The secretary shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of each meeting, which shows the names of the members present and the actions taken. These records shall be kept on file with the department, and such records and other documents regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the authority shall be subject to inspection by members of the authority.History.—s. 2, ch. 94-301; s. 8, ch. 95-220; s. 7, ch. 98-396; s. 9, ch. 99-391; s. 28, ch. 2000-308; s. 17, ch. 2005-210; s. 108, ch. 2014-150; s. 15, ch. 2016-61.Note.—Former s. 570.952.
FL Stat § 570.686 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.686 - Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; donor identity; records; confidentiality.

570.686 Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; donor identity; records; confidentiality.—The identity of a donor to the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, if so requested by the donor in writing, is confidential and exempt from s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and the provisions of s. 119.07(1). All other records of the authority are public records for the purposes of chapter 119. This exemption is necessary to protect the privacy of the donor and to encourage donors to make donations without being subjected to requests for moneys from other persons.History.—s. 1, ch. 94-283; s. 351, ch. 96-406; s. 109, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.953.
FL Stat § 570.69 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.69 - Definitions; ss. 570.69 and 570.691.

570.69 Definitions; ss. 570.69 and 570.691.—For the purpose of this section and s. 570.691:(1) “Designated program” means the departmental program which a direct-support organization has been created to support.(2) “Direct-support organization” or “organization” means an organization which is a Florida corporation not for profit incorporated under chapter 617 and approved by the department to operate for the benefit of a museum or a designated program.(3) “Museum” means the Florida Agricultural Museum, which is designated as the museum for agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida.History.—s. 12, ch. 92-151; s. 36, ch. 93-169; s. 12, ch. 2013-226; s. 102, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.902.
FL Stat § 570.692 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.692 - Florida Agricultural Museum.

570.692 Florida Agricultural Museum.—The Florida Agricultural Museum is designated as the museum of agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida and is hereby established within the department.History.—s. 11, ch. 92-151; s. 101, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.901.
FL Stat § 570.693 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.693 - Florida agriculture in the classroom.

570.693 Florida agriculture in the classroom.—The Florida agriculture in the classroom program is hereby established within the department. The purpose of this program is to:(1) Conduct programs and activities related to collecting and producing resources and materials for agricultural education enhancement programs.(2) Establish local resource contracts to distribute teacher resources and materials.(3) Identify methods to integrate resources and materials into the classroom and provide teacher training programs.History.—s. 17, ch. 92-151; s. 104, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.91.
FL Stat § 570.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.70 - Legislative findings.

570.70 Legislative findings.—The Legislature finds and declares that:(1) A thriving rural economy with a strong agricultural base, healthy natural environment, and viable rural communities is an essential part of Florida. Rural areas also include the largest remaining intact ecosystems and best examples of remaining wildlife habitats as well as a majority of privately owned land targeted by local, state, and federal agencies for natural resource protection.(2) The growth of Florida’s population can result in agricultural and rural lands being converted into residential or commercial development.(3) The agricultural, rural, natural resource, and commodity values of rural lands are vital to the state’s economy, productivity, rural heritage, and quality of life.(4) The Legislature further recognizes the need for enhancing the ability of rural landowners to obtain economic value from their property, protecting rural character, controlling urban sprawl, and providing necessary open space for agriculture and the natural environment, and the importance of maintaining and protecting Florida’s rural economy through innovative planning and development strategies in rural areas and the use of incentives that reward landowners for good stewardship of land and natural resources.(5) The purpose of this act is to bring under public protection lands that serve to limit subdivision and conversion of agricultural and natural areas that provide economic, open space, water, and wildlife benefits by acquiring land or related interests in land such as perpetual, less-than-fee acquisitions, agricultural protection agreements, and resource conservation agreements and innovative planning and development strategies in rural areas.History.—s. 62, ch. 2001-279.
FL Stat § 570.73 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.73 - Short title.

570.73 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Agricultural Economic Development Act.”History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 74, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.241.
FL Stat § 570.74 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.74 - Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.

570.74 Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.—For purposes of this act, the term:(1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of the following characteristics:(a) A stable or declining population.(b) A stable or declining real per capita income.(c) A traditional economy based on agriculture or extraction of solid minerals.(d) A low ad valorem tax base.(e) A need for agribusiness and leadership training.(f) Crop losses or economic depression resulting from a natural disaster or socioeconomic conditions or events that negatively impact a crop.(2) “Assistance” means financial or nonfinancial assistance issued pursuant to this act.(3) “Financial assistance” means the providing of funds to an agribusiness.(4) “Nonfinancial assistance” means the providing of personnel to work with an agribusiness to establish an infrastructure, including, but not limited to, the development of an accounting system, management procedures, and a marketing plan. Nonfinancial assistance also includes the providing of equipment.History.—ss. 2, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 12, ch. 92-291; s. 24, ch. 2000-308; s. 75, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.242.
FL Stat § 570.75 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.75 - Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.

570.75 Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.—There is created within the department the Agricultural Economic Development Program. The purpose of this program shall be to promote and coordinate efficient and beneficial agricultural economic development within agriculturally depressed areas of the state.History.—ss. 3, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 76, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.243.
FL Stat § 570.76 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.76 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.

570.76 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.—For the accomplishment of the purposes specified in this act, the department shall have all powers and duties necessary, including, but not limited to, the power and duty to:(1) Identify and coordinate with all state agencies that can assist in agricultural economic development.(2) Administer, with approval of the commissioner, agricultural economic development funds appropriated to the department.(3) Identify, develop, and collect sources of funding for the initiation of agricultural economic development projects.(4) Facilitate economic growth through the development of agribusinesses such as value-added processing plants and associated enterprises using raw products which are produced in the state.(5) Accept, expend, and utilize any gift, grant of money, or property provided to the department.(6) Provide assistance pursuant to appropriations for agricultural economic development approved by the Legislature.(7) Establish procedures and circumstances for repayment of financial assistance by an assisted agribusiness.(8) On or before November 1 of each year, submit an annual report to the chairs of the House of Representatives and Senate committees on agriculture. The annual report shall include, but not be limited to:(a) A list of all projects that received assistance during the previous fiscal year, the needs each project was designed to address, the type of assistance provided, and the benefits derived from the assistance.(b) The business plans of projects receiving assistance, including the proposed schedule for repayment of funds by assisted agribusinesses.History.—ss. 4, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 13, ch. 92-291; s. 893, ch. 97-103; s. 24, ch. 2001-279; s. 77, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.244.