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FL Stat § 487.163 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.163 - Information; interagency cooperation.

487.163 Information; interagency cooperation.—(1) The department may, in cooperation with the University of Florida or other agencies of government, publish information and conduct short courses of instruction in the safe use and application of pesticides for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part.(2) The department may cooperate or enter into formal agreements with any other agency or educational institution of this state or its subdivisions or with any agency of any other state or of the Federal Government for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part and of securing uniformity of regulations.(3) The department shall enter into an agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that pesticides applied to waters of the state are regulated uniformly, including provisions for the coordination of agency staff and resources, through the implementation of permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities under ss. 403.088 and 403.0885.History.—ss. 14, 15, ch. 74-247; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-167; ss. 31, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 24, ch. 94-233; s. 31, ch. 2000-154; s. 43, ch. 2004-64; ss. 5, 11, ch. 2010-277; HJR 5-A, 2010 Special Session A.
FL Stat § 487.171 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.171 - Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.

487.171 Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.—(1) The department shall classify antifouling paints containing organotin compounds having an acceptable release rate as restricted-use pesticides subject to the requirements of this part. Antifouling paints containing organotin having acceptable release rates and sold in spray cans of 16 ounces avoirdupois weight or less for outboard motor or lower unit use are exempt from the restricted-use pesticide classification requirement.(2) The department shall initiate action under chapter 120, to deny or cancel the registration of antifouling paints containing organotin compounds which do not have an acceptable release rate or do not meet other criteria established by the department in accordance with this part.(3) Distribution, sale, and use of antifouling paints containing organotin compounds with acceptable release rates shall be limited to dealers and applicators licensed by the department in accordance with this part, to distribute, sell, or use restricted-use pesticides. Such paint may be applied only by licensed applicators and may be applied only to vessels which exceed 25 meters in length or which have aluminum hulls.(4) A person other than a paint manufacturer may not sell or deliver to, or purchase or receive from, another person at retail or wholesale any substance containing tin compounds for the purpose of adding such substance to paint to create an antifouling paint.History.—s. 2, ch. 88-194; s. 1, ch. 89-296; ss. 32, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 25, ch. 94-233; s. 32, ch. 2000-154; s. 44, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.175 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part I - Florida Pesticide Law (Ss. 487.011-487.175)|487.175 - Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.

487.175 Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.—(1) In addition to any other penalty provided in this part, when the department finds any person, applicant, or licensee has violated any provision of this part or rule adopted under this part, it may enter an order imposing any one or more of the following penalties:(a) Denial of an application for licensure.(b) Revocation or suspension of a license.(c) Issuance of a warning letter.(d) Placement of the licensee on probation for a specified period of time and subject to conditions the department may specify by rule, including requiring the licensee to attend continuing education courses, to demonstrate competency through a written or practical examination, or to work under the direct supervision of another licensee.(e) Imposition of an administrative fine in the Class III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation. When imposing a fine under this paragraph, the department shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation, the cost of rectifying the damage, the amount of money the violator benefited from by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the compliance record of the violator.(2) Any person who violates any provision of this part or rules adopted pursuant thereto commits a misdemeanor of the second degree and upon conviction is punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. For a subsequent violation, such person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree and upon conviction is punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) In addition to the remedies provided in this part and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this part, or rule adopted under this part, in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur. Upon the department’s presentation of competent and substantial evidence to the court of the violation or threatened violation, the court shall immediately issue the temporary or permanent injunction sought by the department. The injunction shall be issued without bond. A single act in violation of any provision of this part shall be sufficient to authorize the issuance of an injunction.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-457; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; ss. 9, 18, ch. 74-247; s. 64, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 13, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 8, 14, 15, ch. 82-167; ss. 2, 4, ch. 90-65; ss. 34, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 26, ch. 94-233; s. 33, ch. 2000-154; s. 45, ch. 2004-64; s. 26, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former ss. 487.14, 487.158(2), 487.165.
FL Stat § 487.2011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2011 - Popular name; administration.

487.2011 Popular name; administration.—This part may be known by the popular name the “Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act” and shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 47, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.2021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2021 - Legislative intent.

487.2021 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that agricultural workers employed in the state receive protection from agricultural pesticides. The Legislature intends to ensure that agricultural workers be given information concerning agricultural pesticides.History.—s. 48, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.2041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2041 - Enforcement of federal worker protection regulations.

487.2041 Enforcement of federal worker protection regulations.—The department shall, to the extent that resources are available, continue to operate under the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations regarding the Labeling Requirement for Pesticides and Devices, 40 C.F.R. part 156, and the Worker Protection Standard, 40 C.F.R. part 170, which the department shall adopt by rule. Any provision of this part not preempted by federal law shall continue to apply.History.—s. 50, ch. 2004-64; s. 9, ch. 2017-85.
FL Stat § 487.2042 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2042 - Submission and investigation of complaints.

487.2042 Submission and investigation of complaints.—(1) The department shall cause to be investigated any complaint which is filed under this part if the complaint is in writing, signed by the complainant, and is legally sufficient. A complaint is legally sufficient if it contains ultimate facts which show that a violation of this part, or the rules adopted under this part, may have occurred. In order to determine legal sufficiency, the department may require supporting information or documentation. The department may investigate an anonymous complaint or a complaint made by a confidential informant if the complaint is in writing and is legally sufficient, if the alleged violation of law or rules is substantial, and if the department has reason to believe, after preliminary inquiry, that the alleged violations in the complaint are true. The department may initiate an investigation if it has reasonable cause to believe that a person has violated this part or the rules adopted under this part.(2) A privilege against civil liability is hereby granted to any complainant or any witness with regard to information furnished with respect to any investigation or proceeding pursuant to this part, unless the complainant or witness acted in bad faith or with malice in providing such information.(3) Whoever knowingly makes a false complaint in writing under this part commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 837.06.History.—s. 7, ch. 2005-210.
FL Stat § 487.2051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2051 - Availability of agricultural pesticide information to workers and medical personnel.

487.2051 Availability of agricultural pesticide information to workers and medical personnel.—(1) An agricultural employer shall make available agricultural pesticide information concerning any agricultural pesticide to a worker:(a) Who enters an agricultural-pesticide-treated area on an agricultural establishment where:1. An agricultural pesticide has been applied within 30 days of that entry; or2. A restricted-entry interval has been in effect; or(b) Who may be exposed to the agricultural pesticide during normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency.(2) The agricultural pesticide information provided pursuant to subsection (1) must be in the form of a fact sheet or safety data sheet. The agricultural employer shall provide a written copy of the information provided pursuant to subsection (1) within 2 working days after a request for the information by a worker or a designated representative. In the case of a pesticide-related medical emergency, the agricultural employer shall provide a written copy of the information promptly upon the request of the worker, the designated representative, or medical personnel treating the worker.(3) Upon the initial purchase of a product and with the first purchase after the fact sheet or safety data sheet is updated, the distributor, manufacturer, or importer of agricultural pesticides shall obtain or develop and provide each direct purchaser of an agricultural pesticide with a fact sheet or safety data sheet. If the fact sheet or safety data sheet for the agricultural pesticide is not available when the agricultural pesticide is purchased, the agricultural employer shall take appropriate and timely steps to obtain the fact sheet or safety data sheet from the distributor, the manufacturer, the department, a federal agency, or another distribution source.(4) The department shall produce and make available to a trainer a one-page general agricultural pesticide safety sheet. The pesticide safety sheet must be in a language understandable to the worker and must include, but need not be limited to, illustrated instructions on preventing agricultural pesticide exposure and toll-free telephone numbers to the Florida Poison Control Centers. The trainer shall provide the pesticide safety sheet to the worker pursuant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency Worker Protection Standard, 40 C.F.R. s. 170.130.History.—s. 51, ch. 2004-64; s. 28, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 487.2061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2061 - Prohibited acts.

487.2061 Prohibited acts.—Any person covered by this part may not:(1) Fail to provide agricultural pesticide information as required in this part; or(2) Take retaliatory action.History.—s. 52, ch. 2004-64.
FL Stat § 487.2071 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 487 - Pesticide Regulation and Safety|Part II - Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (Ss. 487.2011-487.2071)|487.2071 - Penalties against violators; worker relief.

487.2071 Penalties against violators; worker relief.—(1) Penalties set forth in this part shall be applied to any person who violates this part. A person who violates this part is subject to federal penalties as provided in the United States Environmental Protection Agency Worker Protection Standard, 40 C.F.R. s. 170.9(b).(2) A worker who has been subject to retaliatory action and seeks relief under this section may file a complaint with the department.(3) In any action brought pursuant to this section that involves retaliatory action, if the retaliatory action is predicated on the disclosure by a worker of an illegal action, policy, or practice of any person covered by this part to an appropriate governmental agency, the worker may not be required to show that the disclosure was under oath or in writing or that the worker notified the employer in writing of the illegal action, policy, or practice.History.—s. 53, ch. 2004-64; s. 68, ch. 2018-110.
FL Stat § 489.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.101 - Purpose.

489.101 Purpose.—The Legislature deems it necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to regulate the construction industry.History.—ss. 1, 17, ch. 79-200; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 1, 20, 21, ch. 88-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 20, ch. 2000-332.
FL Stat § 489.108 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.108 - Rulemaking authority.

489.108 Rulemaking authority.—The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter conferring duties upon it.History.—s. 2, ch. 87-235; s. 21, ch. 88-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 160, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 489.1131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.1131 - Credit for relevant military training and education.

489.1131 Credit for relevant military training and education.—(1) The department shall provide a method by which honorably discharged veterans may apply for licensure. The method must include a veteran-specific application and provide:(a) To the fullest extent possible, credit toward the requirements for licensure for military experience, training, and education received and completed during service in the United States Armed Forces if the military experience, training, or education is substantially similar to the experience, training, or education required for licensure.(b) Acceptance of up to 3 years of active duty service in the United States Armed Forces, regardless of duty or training, to meet the experience requirements of s. 489.111(2)(c). At least 1 additional year of active experience as a foreman in the trade, either civilian or military, is required to fulfill the experience requirement of s. 489.111(2)(c).The board may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement this subsection.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning October 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, the department, in conjunction with the board, is directed to prepare and submit a report titled “Construction and Electrical Contracting Veteran Applicant Statistics” to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The report must include statistics and information relating to this section and s. 489.5161 which detail:(a) The number of applicants who identified themselves as veterans.(b) The number of veterans whose application for a license was approved.(c) The number of veterans whose application for a license was denied, including the reasons for denial.(d) Data on the application processing times for veterans.(e) Recommendations on ways to improve the department’s ability to meet the needs of veterans which would effectively address the challenges that veterans face when separating from military service and seeking a license regulated by the department pursuant to this part.History.—s. 4, ch. 2016-242.
FL Stat § 489.114 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.114 - Evidence of workers’ compensation coverage.

489.114 Evidence of workers’ compensation coverage.—Except as provided in s. 489.115(5)(d), any person, business organization, or qualifying agent engaged in the business of contracting in this state and certified or registered under this part shall, as a condition precedent to the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor, provide to the Construction Industry Licensing Board, as provided by board rule, evidence of workers’ compensation coverage pursuant to chapter 440. In the event that the Division of Workers’ Compensation of the Department of Financial Services receives notice of the cancellation of a policy of workers’ compensation insurance insuring a person or entity governed by this section, the Division of Workers’ Compensation shall certify and identify all persons or entities by certification or registration license number to the department after verification is made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation that persons or entities governed by this section are no longer covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such certification and verification by the Division of Workers’ Compensation may result from records furnished to the Division of Workers’ Compensation by the persons or entities governed by this section or an investigation completed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation. The department shall notify the persons or entities governed by this section who have been determined to be in noncompliance with chapter 440, and the persons or entities notified shall provide certification of compliance with chapter 440 to the department and pay an administrative fine in the amount of $500. The failure to maintain workers’ compensation coverage as required by law shall be grounds for the board to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance or renewal of a certificate or registration of the contractor under the provisions of s. 489.129.History.—s. 29, ch. 89-289; s. 1, ch. 90-192; s. 47, ch. 90-201; s. 45, ch. 91-1; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 9, ch. 93-166; s. 7, ch. 97-228; s. 30, ch. 2001-91; s. 17, ch. 2002-236; s. 508, ch. 2003-261; s. 28, ch. 2009-195.
FL Stat § 489.118 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.118 - Certification of registered contractors; grandfathering provisions.

489.118 Certification of registered contractors; grandfathering provisions.—The board shall, upon receipt of a completed application and appropriate fee, issue a certificate in the appropriate category to any contractor registered under this part who makes application to the board and can show that he or she meets each of the following requirements:(1) Currently holds a valid registered local license in one of the contractor categories defined in s. 489.105(3)(a)-(p).(2) Has, for that category, passed a written examination that the board finds to be substantially similar to the examination required to be licensed as a certified contractor under this part. For purposes of this subsection, a written, proctored examination such as that produced by the National Assessment Institute, Block and Associates, NAI/Block, Experior Assessments, Professional Testing, Inc., or Assessment Systems, Inc., shall be considered to be substantially similar to the examination required to be licensed as a certified contractor. The board may not impose or make any requirements regarding the nature or content of these cited examinations.(3) Has at least 5 years of experience as a contractor in that contracting category, or as an inspector or building administrator with oversight over that category, at the time of application. For contractors, only time periods in which the contractor license is active and the contractor is not on probation shall count toward the 5 years required by this subsection.(4) Has not had his or her contractor’s license revoked at any time, had his or her contractor’s license suspended within the last 5 years, or been assessed a fine in excess of $500 within the last 5 years.(5) Is in compliance with the insurance and financial responsibility requirements in s. 489.115(5).History.—s. 3, ch. 99-254; s. 34, ch. 2000-372; s. 48, ch. 2002-402; s. 15, ch. 2004-6; s. 2, ch. 2005-227; s. 18, ch. 2012-72; s. 6, ch. 2012-211; s. 87, ch. 2013-15; s. 5, ch. 2021-135.
FL Stat § 489.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations|Chapter 489 - Contracting|Part I - Construction Contracting (Ss. 489.101-489.147)|489.121 - Emergency registration upon death of contractor.

489.121 Emergency registration upon death of contractor.—If an incomplete contract exists at the time of death of a contractor, the contract may be completed by any person even though not certified or registered. Such person shall notify the board, within 30 days after the death of the contractor, of his or her name and address, knowledge of the contract, and ability to complete it. If the board approves, he or she may proceed with the contract. For purposes of this section, an incomplete contract is one which has been awarded to, or entered into by, the contractor before his or her death, or on which he or she was the low bidder and the contract is subsequently awarded to him or her, regardless of whether any actual work has commenced under the contract before the contractor’s death.History.—ss. 10, 17, ch. 79-200; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 12, 20, 21, ch. 88-156; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 485, ch. 97-103.