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FL Stat § 500.451 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 500 - Food Products|500.451 - Horse Meat; Offenses.

500.451 Horse meat; offenses.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(a) Sell in the markets of this state horse meat for human consumption unless the horse meat is clearly stamped, marked, and described as horse meat for human consumption.(b) Knowingly transport, distribute, sell, purchase, or possess horse meat for human consumption that is not clearly stamped, marked, and described as horse meat for human consumption or horse meat that is not acquired from a licensed slaughterhouse.(2) A person that violates this section commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, except that any person who commits a violation of this section must be sentenced to a minimum mandatory fine of $3,500.(3) In addition to any penalties provided in subsection (2), any license of any restaurant, store, or other business may be suspended as provided in the applicable licensing law upon conviction of an owner or employee of that business for a violation of this section in connection with that business.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 21986, 1943; s. 11, ch. 25035, 1949; s. 454, ch. 71-136; s. 19, ch. 82-225; s. 27, ch. 94-180; s. 3, ch. 2010-87; s. 21, ch. 2019-167.Note.—Former s. 500.33.
FL Stat § 500.511 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 500 - Food Products|500.511 - Fees; Enforcement; Preemption.

500.511 Fees; enforcement; preemption.—(1) FEES.—All fees collected under s. 500.459 shall be deposited into the General Inspection Trust Fund and shall be accounted for separately and used for the sole purpose of administering the provisions of such section.(2) ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.—In addition to the provisions contained in s. 500.459, the department may enforce s. 500.459 in the manner provided in s. 500.121. Any person who violates a provision of s. 500.459 or any rule adopted under such section shall be punished as provided in such section. However, criminal penalties may not be imposed against any person who violates a rule.(3) PREEMPTION OF AUTHORITY TO REGULATE.—Regulation of bottled water plants, water vending machines, water vending machine operators, and packaged ice plants is preempted by the state. No county or municipality may adopt or enforce any ordinance that regulates the licensure or operation of bottled water plants, water vending machines, or packaged ice plants, unless it is determined that unique conditions exist within the county which require the county to regulate such entities in order to protect the public health. This subsection does not prohibit a county or municipality from requiring a business tax pursuant to chapter 205.History.—s. 33, ch. 94-180; s. 25, ch. 97-220; s. 123, ch. 2007-5.
FL Stat § 500.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 500 - Food Products|500.60 - Regulation of Meat Preempted to State.

500.60 Regulation of meat preempted to state.—Notwithstanding any other law or local ordinance to the contrary and to ensure uniform health and safety standards, the regulation, identification, and packaging of meat, poultry, and fish is preempted to the state and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 54, ch. 2004-350.
FL Stat § 500.90 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 500 - Food Products|500.90 - Regulation of Polystyrene Products Preempted to Department.

500.90 Regulation of polystyrene products preempted to department.—The regulation of the use or sale of polystyrene products by entities regulated under this chapter is preempted to the department. This preemption does not apply to local ordinances or provisions thereof enacted before January 1, 2016, and does not limit the authority of a local government to restrict the use of polystyrene by individuals on public property, temporary vendors on public property, or entities engaged in a contractual relationship with the local government for the provision of goods or services, unless such use is otherwise preempted by law.History.—s. 7, ch. 2016-61.
FL Stat § 502.013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.013 - Purpose; Intent.

502.013 Purpose; intent.—(1) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this chapter is to:(a) Ensure, without undue burden on either the regulatory agency or the dairy industry, that milk, milk products, frozen desserts, and frozen dessert mix sold or offered for sale in this state are produced under sanitary conditions, are wholesome and fit for human consumption, and are correctly labeled as to grade, quality, and source of production.(b) Encourage uniformity and a high level of sanitation in milk and frozen dessert production practices in this state.(c) Facilitate the shipment and acceptance of milk and milk products of high sanitary quality in interstate and intrastate commerce.(d) Ensure the normal flow of fresh wholesome milk and milk products from the farmer to the consumer by uniform regulation of the shelf life of milk and milk products in this state.(2) INTENT.—(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to:1. Eliminate, to the extent practicable, overlapping and unnecessary inspections of dairy farms, milk plants, and frozen dessert plants which may be performed by any agency of state or local government.2. Pay for the regulation of milk and milk products, except as otherwise provided in s. 502.053, through the General Revenue Fund.(b) It is not the intent of the Legislature to limit the authority of any agency of state or local government to take immediate action incident to the production, processing, or distribution of milk, milk products, and frozen desserts when such action is necessary to protect the public health.History.—s. 2, ch. 94-92; s. 19, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 502.015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.015 - General Inspection Trust Fund.

502.015 General Inspection Trust Fund.—Any moneys collected by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund and used solely for the programs in this chapter.History.—s. 4, ch. 94-92; s. 28, ch. 2006-26; s. 15, ch. 2008-5.
FL Stat § 502.042 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.042 - Labeling of Shelf Life.

502.042 Labeling of shelf life.—To ensure consumers full disclosure of the date beyond which milk or milk products may no longer be offered for sale, all dairy processors shall establish, and legibly label as prescribed by rule of the department, the maximum shelf-life period during which milk and milk products may be offered for sale. For purposes of this requirement, to “legibly label” means to label the package or container with conspicuous and easily readable boldfaced print or type in distinct contrast to the background, by color. The department shall periodically conduct shelf-life studies to review the keeping quality of milk and milk products and shall sample periodically the products of the dairy processors to determine if the shelf-life dating used by the processors complies with the minimum standards of quality.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-60; s. 2, ch. 76-282; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 6, 15, ch. 94-92.
FL Stat § 502.054 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.054 - Inspection and Reinspection.

502.054 Inspection and reinspection.—(1) The department shall establish a schedule for inspections which shall require routine inspections in accordance with the minimum requirements contained in the Grade “A” pasteurized milk ordinance and more frequent inspections or reinspections for permitholders with serious or repeated violations.(2) The department shall inspect frozen desserts and frozen dessert plants that handle and process mix and manufacture frozen desserts for wholesale. Inspections must be based on the frequency and severity of a violation. However, the department must comply with all federal requirements governing inspections.History.—s. 8, ch. 94-92; s. 7, ch. 2007-67; s. 23, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 502.091 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.091 - Milk and Milk Products Which May Be Sold.

502.091 Milk and milk products which may be sold.—(1) Only Grade “A” pasteurized milk and milk products, pasteurized manufactured milk products, ice cream, and frozen desserts, and cheese made from pasteurized milk shall be sold at retail to the final consumer or to food service establishments as defined in chapter 381, food establishments as defined in chapter 500, or public food service establishments as defined in chapter 509. Cheese made from raw milk may also be sold at retail to the final consumer or to food service establishments as defined in chapter 381, food establishments as defined in chapter 500, or public food service establishments as defined in chapter 509 if the cheese is aged more than 60 days at a temperature above 35° F.(a) In an emergency, however, the department may authorize the sale of reconstituted pasteurized milk products, or pasteurized milk and milk products that have not been graded or the grade of which is unknown, in which case such milk and milk products shall be appropriately labeled, as determined by the department.(b) If the department determines that milk is fit for human consumption even though it is less than Grade “A” because the producer failed to comply with the sanitation or bacterial standards defined in this chapter, or if any specific shipment of milk fails to comply with standards of the Grade “A” pasteurized milk ordinance, the department may issue a permit allowing the milk to be used in ungraded products, such as frozen desserts, which are being processed by such milk plant. During processing of such milk, it shall be pasteurized at a temperature of at least 175° F. for at least 15 seconds or at least 160° F. for at least 30 minutes.(2) Milk that is in final package form for beverage use shall have been pasteurized and shall contain at least 8.25 percent milk solids-not-fat and at least 3.25 percent milkfat.History.—s. 2, ch. 67-263; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 75-14; s. 4, ch. 80-83; s. 17, ch. 92-180; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 9, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 15, ch. 2001-279; s. 9, ch. 2005-210; s. 8, ch. 2007-67; s. 24, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 502.121 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.121 - Future Dairy Farms and Milk and Frozen Dessert Plants.

502.121 Future dairy farms and milk and frozen dessert plants.—(1) All future construction or extensive alteration of milk houses, milking barns, stables, parlors, transfer stations, and milk and frozen dessert plants regulated under this chapter must meet certain minimum specifications and requirements which the department shall establish.(2) Anyone who plans to construct a new milk house, milking barn, stable, parlor, transfer station, or milk or frozen dessert plant or extensively alter any such existing facility shall notify the department in writing of the intention to construct or alter, the date construction or alteration is to begin, and the legal description of the property for which the construction is planned.(3) The minimum specifications in effect on the date of the original notification shall apply to the construction or alteration. If the construction does not meet these requirements and specifications, the department shall direct the owner to alter the construction to conform to them.History.—s. 2, ch. 67-263; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 10, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 25, ch. 2011-206; s. 52, ch. 2015-4.
FL Stat § 502.165 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.165 - Imitation and Substitute Milk and Milk Products.

502.165 Imitation and substitute milk and milk products.—(1) DISPLAY.—All imitation and substitute milk and milk products sold in retail food stores shall be physically separated from milk or milk products by a partition or other device or divider in the dairy display case or other display-and-sale area.(2) HEALTH STANDARDS.—In the interest of public health, imitation or substitute milk and milk products shall comply with the following standards:(a) Temperature.—They shall be cooled to and maintained at 45° F. or 7° C. or less.(b) Bacterial limits.—Bacterial limits shall be no greater than 20,000 per ml. However, these limits shall not apply to cultured products.(c) Coliform.—Coliform shall not exceed 10 per ml.(3) PERMIT.—Any person engaged in the manufacture of imitation or substitute milk or imitation or substitute milk products within this state shall obtain a permit from the department. Manufacturers of imitation or substitute milk or milk products outside this state shall hold a valid permit from the regulatory authority in their political jurisdiction and shall furnish the department a copy of the permit.(4) PRODUCTS FOR SPECIAL DIETARY PURPOSES.—Products for special dietary purposes shall not mean or include any milk or cream from which none of the milk or butterfat has been extracted, whether or not condensed, evaporated, concentrated, powdered, dried, or desiccated, or to which has been added any substance rich in vitamins, or any distinctive proprietary food compound not readily mistaken for milk or cream or for condensed, evaporated, concentrated, powdered, dried, or desiccated milk or cream, if the compound is:(a) Prepared and designed for the feeding of infants, young children, or sick or infirm persons and customarily used on the order of a physician.(b) Packed in individual containers bearing a label which states in bold type that the contents are to be used for these purposes.(5) FORMULATION.—Nothing in this section shall prevent the use, blending, or compounding of flavors with milk, cream, or skimmed or desiccated milk, whether in bulk or in containers, hermetically sealed or unsealed, if no fat or oil other than milkfat or butterfat has been added to or blended or compounded with it.History.—s. 1, ch. 85-94; s. 18, ch. 92-180; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 11, 15, ch. 94-92.
FL Stat § 502.181 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.181 - Prohibited Acts.

502.181 Prohibited acts.—It is unlawful for any person in this state to:(1) Engage in the business of producing, hauling, transferring, receiving, processing, packaging, or distributing milk, milk products, or frozen desserts or operating a washing station, manufacturing single-service containers, manufacturing imitation or substitute milk or milk products, or testing for milkfat content, without first obtaining a permit or license from the department.(2) Produce, provide, sell, offer for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell, any reconstituted or recombined milk or any adulterated or misbranded milk or milk product.(3) Advertise, package, label, sell, or offer for sale, or cause to be advertised, packaged, labeled, sold, or offered for sale, any imitation or substitute milk or milk product in a manner that is untrue, deceptive, or misleading and which could cause consumers to think they are purchasing a Grade A milk or milk product.(4) Repasteurize milk.(5) Obstruct or resist any authorized inspector while in performance of inspection duties.History.—s. 2, ch. 67-263; s. 4, ch. 70-247; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 12, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 26, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 502.222 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.222 - Information Relating to Trade Secrets Confidential.

502.222 Information relating to trade secrets confidential.—The records of the department regarding matters encompassed by this chapter are public records, subject to chapter 119, except that any information that would reveal a trade secret, as defined in s. 812.081, of a dairy industry business is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. If the department determines that any information requested by the public will reveal a trade secret, it shall, in writing, inform the person making the request of that determination. The determination is a final order as defined in s. 120.52. This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2021, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.History.—s. 2, ch. 80-83; s. 1, ch. 87-49; s. 1, ch. 92-4; s. 5, ch. 93-68; s. 15, ch. 94-92; s. 335, ch. 96-406; s. 242, ch. 96-410; s. 13, ch. 2016-6.
FL Stat § 502.231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.231 - Penalty and Injunction.

502.231 Penalty and injunction.—(1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against any person who violates any provision of this chapter:(a) Issuance of a warning letter that relates to the class of the violation.(b) Imposition of an administrative fine:1. In the Class II category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation in the case of a frozen dessert licensee;2. Ten percent of the license fee or $100, whichever is greater, for failure to report the information described in s. 502.053(3)(d); or3. In the Class I category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each occurrence for any other violation.When imposing a fine under this paragraph, the department must consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation, the cost of rectifying the damage, the benefit to the violator, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the violator’s compliance record.(c) Revocation or suspension of any permit issued by the department under this chapter.(2) A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) The circuit courts of this state may enjoin a violation on complaint of the department. The injunction shall issue without bond.(4) Milk and milk product producers and handlers are subject to s. 500.172 and this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 67-555; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 460, ch. 71-136; s. 20, ch. 92-180; ss. 2, 5, ch. 93-68; s. 15, ch. 94-92; s. 27, ch. 2011-206; s. 45, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 502.232 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.232 - Local Regulations Superseded.

502.232 Local regulations superseded.—All special or local acts, general laws of limited application, county ordinances or resolutions, municipal ordinances or resolutions, and municipal charter provisions that authorize the regulation of milk or milk products, or frozen desserts for wholesale, are superseded by this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-370; s. 5, ch. 76-235; s. 5, ch. 93-68; ss. 13, 15, ch. 94-92; s. 28, ch. 2011-206.
FL Stat § 502.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 502 - Milk, Milk Products, and Frozen Desserts|502.301 - Dairy Industry Technical Council.

502.301 Dairy Industry Technical Council.—(1) COMPOSITION.—The Dairy Industry Technical Council is created within the department and shall be composed of seven members as follows:(a) Two citizens of the state, one of whom shall be associated with the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of Florida and the other with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences of the University of Florida.(b) An employee of the Department of Health.(c) Two dairy farmers who are actively engaged in the production of milk in this state and who earn a major portion of their income from the production of milk. The commissioner shall appoint the two members from no fewer than four nor more than six nominees submitted by the recognized statewide organizations representing this group. In the absence of nominations, the commissioner shall appoint other persons qualified under this paragraph.(d) Two distributors of milk. “Distributor” means a milk dealer who operates a milk gathering station or processing plant where milk is collected and bottled or otherwise processed and prepared for sale. The commissioner shall appoint the two members from no fewer than four nor more than six nominees submitted by the recognized statewide organizations representing this group. In the absence of nominations, the commissioner shall appoint other persons qualified under this paragraph.(e) All members shall serve 4-year terms or until their successors are duly qualified and appointed. If a vacancy occurs, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the manner of an initial appointment.(2) POWERS AND DUTIES; MEETINGS; PROCEDURES; RECORDS.—The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Dairy Industry Technical Council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 6, ch. 61-407; ss. 14, 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 11, ch. 77-108; s. 461, ch. 77-147; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 81-79; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 3, 6, 7, ch. 87-15; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 23, ch. 92-291; s. 23, ch. 93-169; s. 18, ch. 94-335; s. 254, ch. 99-8; s. 42, ch. 2011-206; s. 86, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.42.
FL Stat § 504.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 504 - Specialized Agricultural Product Labeling|504.011 - Short Title.

504.011 Short title.—This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Produce Labeling Act of 1979.”History.—s. 1, ch. 79-121; s. 2, ch. 90-322; s. 91, ch. 2004-5.
FL Stat § 504.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations|Chapter 504 - Specialized Agricultural Product Labeling|504.012 - Label Marking Permitted; Removal Prohibited.

504.012 Label marking permitted; removal prohibited.—(1) All producers, growers, and shippers of fresh fruits and vegetables and bee pollen and honey in this state shall be permitted to mark each individual fruit or vegetable, package of bee pollen, or package of honey in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the fruit or vegetable, package of bee pollen, or package of honey will permit, in such manner as to indicate to an ultimate purchaser that the product was produced in Florida. Any fresh fruit or vegetable, package of bee pollen, or package of honey, including any package containing foreign honey blended with domestic honey, produced in any country other than the United States and offered for retail sale in Florida shall be marked individually in a conspicuous place as legibly, indelibly, and permanently as the nature of the fruit or vegetable, package of bee pollen, or package of honey will permit, in such manner as to indicate to an ultimate purchaser the country of origin. Markings shall be done prior to delivery into Florida.(2) All retail vendors engaged in the business of selling products labeled or identified as to origin shall be prohibited from willfully and knowingly removing such labels or identifying marks.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 79-121; s. 387, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 83-14.