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FL Stat § 403.191 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.191 - Construction in relation to other law.

403.191 Construction in relation to other law.—(1) It is the purpose of this act to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate, and control the pollution of the air and waters of the state. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to abridge or alter rights of action or remedies in equity under the common law or statutory law, criminal or civil, nor shall any provisions of this act, or any act done by virtue thereof, be construed as estopping the state or any municipality, or person affected by air or water pollution, in the exercise of their rights in equity or under the common law or statutory law to suppress nuisances or to abate pollution.(2) No civil or criminal remedy for any wrongful action which is a violation of any rule or regulation of the department shall be excluded or impaired by the provisions of this chapter.(3) This act shall limit and restrict the application of chapter 24952, 1947, Laws of Florida, to any person operating any industrial plant that has located in the State of Florida in reliance thereon and exercised rights and powers granted thereby on and before the effective date of this act; provided such person shall henceforth in the exercise of such rights and powers install and use treatment works or control measures generally equivalent to those installed and used by other similar industrial plants pursuant to the requirements of the department.History.—s. 20, ch. 67-436; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106.
FL Stat § 403.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.201 - Variances.

403.201 Variances.—(1) Upon application, the department in its discretion may grant a variance from the provisions of this act or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto. Variances and renewals thereof may be granted for any one of the following reasons:(a) There is no practicable means known or available for the adequate control of the pollution involved.(b) Compliance with the particular requirement or requirements from which a variance is sought will necessitate the taking of measures which, because of their extent or cost, must be spread over a considerable period of time. A variance granted for this reason shall prescribe a timetable for the taking of the measures required.(c) To relieve or prevent hardship of a kind other than those provided for in paragraphs (a) and (b). Variances and renewals thereof granted under authority of this paragraph shall each be limited to a period of 24 months, except that variances granted pursuant to part II may extend for the life of the permit or certification.(2) A variance may not be granted from any provision or requirement concerning discharges of waste into waters of the state or hazardous waste management which would result in the provision or requirement being less stringent than a comparable federal provision or requirement, except as provided in s. 403.70715. However, this subsection does not prohibit the issuance of moderating provisions or requirements under state law, subject to any necessary approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The department shall publish notice, or shall require a petitioner for a variance to publish notice, in the Florida Administrative Register and in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected, of proposed agency action; and the department shall afford interested persons an opportunity for a hearing on each application for a variance. If no request for hearing is filed with the department within 14 days of published notice, the department may proceed to final agency action without a hearing.(4) The department may require by rule a processing fee for and may prescribe such time limits and other conditions to the granting of a variance as it deems appropriate.History.—s. 21, ch. 67-436; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 74-170; s. 14, ch. 78-95; s. 7, ch. 82-27; s. 21, ch. 86-186; s. 78, ch. 93-213; s. 106, ch. 2008-4; s. 41, ch. 2013-14; s. 5, ch. 2016-130.
FL Stat § 403.231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.231 - Department of Legal Affairs to represent the state.

403.231 Department of Legal Affairs to represent the state.—The Department of Legal Affairs shall represent the state and its agencies as legal adviser in carrying out the provisions of this act.History.—s. 24, ch. 67-436; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106.
FL Stat § 403.251 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.251 - Safety clause.

403.251 Safety clause.—The Legislature hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety.History.—s. 27, ch. 67-436.
FL Stat § 403.281 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.281 - Definitions; weather modification law.

403.281 Definitions; weather modification law.—As used in this chapter relating to weather modification:(1) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.(2) “Person” includes any public or private corporation.History.—s. 1, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 71-137; s. 156, ch. 71-377; s. 80, ch. 79-65; s. 377, ch. 94-356.Note.—Former s. 373.261.
FL Stat § 403.291 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.291 - Purpose of weather modification law.

403.291 Purpose of weather modification law.—The purpose of this law is to promote the public safety and welfare by providing for the licensing, regulation and control of interference by artificial means with the natural precipitation of rain, snow, hail, moisture or water in any form contained in the atmosphere.History.—s. 2, ch. 57-128.Note.—Former s. 373.271.
FL Stat § 403.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.301 - Artificial weather modification operation; license required.

403.301 Artificial weather modification operation; license required.—No person without securing a license from the department, shall cause or attempt to cause by artificial means condensation or precipitation of rain, snow, hail, moisture or water in any form contained in the atmosphere, or shall prevent or attempt to prevent by artificial means the natural condensation or precipitation of rain, snow, hail, moisture or water in any form contained in the atmosphere.History.—s. 3, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 373.281.
FL Stat § 403.311 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.311 - Application for weather modification licensing; fee.

403.311 Application for weather modification licensing; fee.—(1) Any person desiring to do or perform any of the acts specified in s. 403.301 may file with the department an application for a license on a form to be supplied by the department for such purpose setting forth all of the following:(a) The name and post office address of the applicant.(b) The education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant, or if the applicant is not an individual, the education, experience, and qualifications of the persons who will be in control and in charge of the operation of the applicant.(c) The name and post office address of the person on whose behalf the weather modification operation is to be conducted if other than the applicant.(d) The nature and object of the weather modification operation which the applicant proposes to conduct, including a general description of such operation.(e) The method and type of equipment and the type and composition of materials that the applicant proposes to use.(f) Such other pertinent information as the department may require.(2) Each application shall be accompanied by a filing fee in the sum of $1,000 and proof of financial responsibility as required by s. 403.321.History.—s. 4, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 88-393.Note.—Former s. 373.291.
FL Stat § 403.321 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.321 - Proof of financial responsibility.

403.321 Proof of financial responsibility.—(1) No license shall be issued to any person until he or she has filed with the department proof of ability to respond in damages for liability on account of accidents arising out of the weather modification operations to be conducted by him or her in the amount of $10,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person resulting from any one incident, and subject to said limit for one person, in the amount of $100,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons resulting from any one incident, and in the amount of $100,000 because of injury to or destruction of property of others resulting from any one incident.(2) Proof of financial responsibility may be given by filing with the department a certificate of insurance or a bond in the required amount.History.—s. 5, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 5, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 373.301.
FL Stat § 403.331 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.331 - Issuance of license; suspension or revocation; renewal.

403.331 Issuance of license; suspension or revocation; renewal.—(1) The department shall issue a license to each applicant who:(a) By education, skill and experience appears to be qualified to undertake the weather modification operation proposed in his or her application.(b) Files proof of financial responsibility as required by s. 403.321.(c) Pays filing fee required in s. 403.311.(2) Each such license shall entitle the licensee to conduct the operation described in the application for the calendar year for which the license is issued unless the license is sooner revoked or suspended. The conducting of any weather modification operation or the use of any equipment or materials other than those described in the application shall be cause for revocation or suspension of the license.(3) The license may be renewed annually by payment of a filing fee in the sum of $50.History.—s. 6, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 373.311.
FL Stat § 403.341 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.341 - Filing and publication of notice of intention to operate; limitation on area and time.

403.341 Filing and publication of notice of intention to operate; limitation on area and time.—Prior to undertaking any operation authorized by the license, the licensee shall file with the department and cause to be published a notice of intention. The licensee shall then confine his or her activities substantially within the time and area limits set forth in the notice of intention.History.—s. 7, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 7, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 373.321.
FL Stat § 403.351 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.351 - Contents of notice of intention.

403.351 Contents of notice of intention.—The notice of intention shall set forth all of the following:(1) The name and post office address of the licensee.(2) The name and post office address of the persons on whose behalf the weather modification operation is to be conducted if other than the licensee.(3) The nature and object of the weather modification operation which licensee proposes to conduct, including a general description of such operation.(4) The method and type of equipment and the type and composition of the materials the licensee proposes to use.(5) The area in which and the approximate time during which the operation will be conducted.(6) The area which will be affected by the operation as nearly as the same may be determined in advance.History.—s. 8, ch. 57-128.Note.—Former s. 373.331.
FL Stat § 403.361 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.361 - Publication of notice of intention.

403.361 Publication of notice of intention.—The licensee shall cause the notice of intention to be published at least once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation and published within any county wherein the operation is to be conducted and in which the affected area is located, or if the operation is to be conducted in more than one county or if the affected area is located in more than one county or is located in a county other than the one in which the operation is to be conducted, then such notice shall be published in like manner in a newspaper having a general circulation and published within each of such counties. In case there is no newspaper published within the appropriate county, publication shall be made in a newspaper having a general circulation within the county.History.—s. 9, ch. 57-128.Note.—Former s. 373.341.
FL Stat § 403.371 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.371 - Proof of publication.

403.371 Proof of publication.—Proof of publication shall be filed by the licensee with the department 15 days from the date of the last publication of notice. Proof of publication shall be by copy of the notice as published, attached to and made a part of the affidavit of the publisher or foreman of the newspaper publishing the notice.History.—s. 10, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 373.351.
FL Stat § 403.381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.381 - Record and reports of operations.

403.381 Record and reports of operations.—(1) Each licensee shall keep and maintain a record of all operations conducted by him or her pursuant to his or her license showing the method employed, the type and composition of materials used, the times and places of operation, the name and post office address of each person participating or assisting in the operation other than licensee and such other information as may be required by the department and shall report the same to the department at such times as it may require.(2) The records of the department and the reports of all licensees shall be available for public examination.History.—s. 11, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 373.361.
FL Stat § 403.391 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.391 - Emergency licenses.

403.391 Emergency licenses.—Notwithstanding any provisions of this act to the contrary, the department may grant a license permitting a weather modification operation without compliance by the licensee with the provisions of ss. 403.351-403.371, and without publication of notice of intention as required by s. 403.341 if the operation appears to the department to be necessary or desirable in aid of the extinguishment of fire, dispersal of fog, or other emergency.History.—s. 12, ch. 57-128; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 373.371.
FL Stat § 403.401 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.401 - Suspension or revocation of license.

403.401 Suspension or revocation of license.—Any license may be revoked or suspended if the department finds that the licensee has failed or refused to comply with any of the provisions of this act.History.—s. 13, ch. 57-128; s. 21, ch. 63-512; ss. 26, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 14, ch. 78-95.Note.—Former s. 373.381.
FL Stat § 403.411 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.411 - Penalty.

403.411 Penalty.—Any person conducting a weather modification operation without first having procured a license, or who shall make a false statement in his or her application for license, or who shall fail to file any report or reports as required by this act, or who shall conduct any weather modification operation after revocation or suspension of his or her license, or who shall violate any other provision of this act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083; and, if a corporation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083. Each such violation shall be a separate offense.History.—s. 14, ch. 57-128; s. 351, ch. 71-136; s. 9, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 373.391.
FL Stat § 403.4131 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.4131 - Litter control.

403.4131 Litter control.—(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish an “adopt-a-highway” program to allow local organizations to be identified with specific highway cleanup and highway beautification projects authorized under s. 339.2405. The department shall monitor compliance with the provisions of the adopt-a-highway program to ensure that organizations participating in the program comply with the goals identified by the department.(2) The Department of Transportation shall place signs discouraging litter at all off-ramps of the interstate highway system in the state. The department shall place other highway signs as necessary to discourage littering.(3) Each county is encouraged to initiate a litter control and prevention program or to expand upon its existing program. The department shall establish a system of grants for municipalities and counties to implement litter control and prevention programs. In addition to the activities described in subsection (1), such grants shall at a minimum be used for litter cleanup, grassroots educational programs involving litter removal and prevention, and the placement of litter and recycling receptacles. Counties are encouraged to form working public private partnerships as authorized under this section to implement litter control and prevention programs at the community level. Counties that have a population under 100,000 are encouraged to develop a regional approach to administering and coordinating their litter control and prevention programs.History.—s. 55, ch. 88-130; s. 1, ch. 89-37; s. 2, ch. 89-296; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 93-207; s. 379, ch. 94-356; s. 14, ch. 98-258; s. 37, ch. 99-5; s. 3, ch. 99-294; s. 19, ch. 2000-331; s. 3, ch. 2007-184; s. 111, ch. 2010-102; s. 37, ch. 2010-225.
FL Stat § 403.41315 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.41315 - Comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention.

403.41315 Comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention.—(1) The Legislature finds that a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program is necessary to protect the beauty and the environment of Florida. The Legislature also recognizes that a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program will have a positive effect on the state’s economy. The Legislature finds that the state’s rapid population growth, the ever-increasing mobility of its population, and the large number of tourists contribute to the need for a comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program. The Legislature further finds that the program must be coordinated and capable of having statewide identity and grassroots community support.(2) The comprehensive illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention program at a minimum must include the following:(a) A local public awareness and educational campaign to educate individuals, government, businesses, and other organizations concerning the role they must assume in preventing and controlling litter.(b) Enforcement provisions authorized under s. 403.413.(c) Enforcement officers whose responsibilities include grassroots education along with enforcing litter and illegal dumping violations.(d) Local illegal dumping, litter, and marine debris control and prevention programs operated at the county level with emphasis placed on grassroots educational programs designed to prevent and remove litter and marine debris.(e) A statewide adopt-a-highway program as authorized under s. 403.4131.(f) The highway beautification program authorized under s. 339.2405.(g) A statewide Adopt-a-Shore program that includes beach, river, and lake shorelines and emphasizes litter and marine debris cleanup and prevention.(h) The prohibition of balloon releases as authorized under s. 379.233.(i) The placement of approved identifiable litter and recycling receptacles.(j) Other educational programs that are implemented at the grassroots level involving volunteers and community programs that clean up and prevent litter, including Youth Conservation Corps activities.History.—s. 35, ch. 93-207; s. 4, ch. 2007-184; s. 201, ch. 2008-247.
FL Stat § 403.4132 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.4132 - Litter pickup and removal.

403.4132 Litter pickup and removal.—Local governments are encouraged to initiate programs to supplement the existing litter-removal program for public places and highway systems operated by the Department of Transportation. To the extent that funds are available from the department for litter pickup and removal programs beyond those annually available to the Department of Corrections, priority shall be given to contracting with nonprofit organizations for supplemental litter-removal programs that use youth employment programs.History.—s. 58, ch. 88-130; s. 16, ch. 96-423.
FL Stat § 403.4133 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIX - Public Health|Chapter 403 - Environmental Control|Part I - Pollution Control (Ss. 403.011-403.4155)|403.4133 - Adopt-a-Shore Program.

403.4133 Adopt-a-Shore Program.—(1) The Legislature finds that litter and illegal dumping present a threat to the state’s wildlife, environment, and shorelines. The Legislature further finds that public awareness and education will assist in preventing litter from being illegally deposited along the state’s shorelines.(2) The Adopt-a-Shore Program shall be created within the Department of Environmental Protection. The program shall be designed to educate the state’s citizens and visitors about the importance of litter prevention and shall include approaches and techniques to remove litter from the state’s shorelines.(3) For the purposes of this section, the term “shoreline” includes, but is not limited to, beaches, rivershores, and lakeshores.History.—s. 60, ch. 93-207; s. 5, ch. 2007-184.