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FL Stat § 571.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 571 - Agricultural Advertising|Part II - Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign Act (Ss. 571.21-571.301)|571.301 - Injunction.

571.301 Injunction.—In addition to the remedies provided in this part and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department is authorized to make application for injunction to a circuit judge, and such circuit judge shall have jurisdiction upon a hearing for cause shown to grant a temporary or permanent injunction, or both, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any provisions of this part or from failing or refusing to comply with the requirements of this part or any rule adopted hereunder, such injunction to be issued without bond.History.—s. 13, ch. 99-391.
FL Stat § 585.001 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.001 - Definitions.

585.001 Definitions.—In construing this chapter, where the context permits, the term “department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.History.—s. 2, ch. 90-321; s. 48, ch. 92-291.
FL Stat § 585.002 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.002 - Department control; continuance of powers, duties, rules, orders, etc.

585.002 Department control; continuance of powers, duties, rules, orders, etc.—(1) This chapter shall be enforced by and under the control of the department as provided in chapter 570.(2) The department shall have and exercise all the powers, jurisdiction, duties, and authority previously exercised by, or required of, the Florida Livestock Board, and the provisions of this chapter.(3) The department, to the exclusion of all other state agencies, shall have regulatory authority over the possession, control, care, and maintenance of ostriches, emus, rheas, and bison domesticated and confined for commercial farming purposes, except those kept and maintained on hunting preserves or game farms or primarily for exhibition purposes in zoos, carnivals, circuses, and other such establishments where such species are kept primarily for display to the public.(4) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter.(5) The department shall, by rule, establish a fee schedule to cover the approximate costs associated with carrying out the provisions of this chapter. This shall include establishment of fees for provision of health forms, required certificates, certifications, permits, quality assurance programs, and services. No individual fee shall exceed $200, except that the fee for carrying out the quarantine requirements relating to horses imported from countries where contagious equine metritis exists shall not exceed $1,500. These fees shall be deposited in the department’s General Inspection Trust Fund.History.—s. 2, ch. 59-457; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 78-95; s. 3, ch. 90-321; s. 31, ch. 92-180; s. 49, ch. 92-291; s. 1, ch. 93-223; s. 1, ch. 94-272; s. 194, ch. 98-200; s. 32, ch. 2002-295; s. 20, ch. 2005-210.Note.—Former s. 585.011.
FL Stat § 585.003 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.003 - Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc.

585.003 Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc.—(1) For the purpose of carrying out the provisions and requirements of this chapter, and all rules made pursuant thereto, the department, through its duly authorized employees, is empowered to enter upon any grounds or premises in this state to:(a) Inspect, test, dip, identify, treat, destroy, quarantine, disinfect, or conduct such other required procedures as are contemplated by this chapter;(b) Examine any records or documents which facilitate efforts to determine locations where an animal may have been during the previous 120 days for the purpose of animal disease control eradication programs over which any authority is conferred by law upon the department; or(c) Carry out any other provisions of this chapter.(2) After reasonable notice from the department or the department’s representative, owners or agents having jurisdiction over animals shall present them for such procedures as contemplated by this chapter in accordance with the directions of the department’s representative.History.—s. 16, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2116; CGL 3343; s. 25, ch. 59-457; s. 2, ch. 87-151; s. 4, ch. 90-321; s. 55, ch. 91-220; s. 3, ch. 91-294.Note.—Former s. 585.35.
FL Stat § 585.004 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.004 - Department charged with enforcement of law; duties of state attorneys.

585.004 Department charged with enforcement of law; duties of state attorneys.—The department shall see that the provisions of this chapter are carried out. The department may require the state attorney in any circuit or county to institute suits, civil or criminal, for the purpose of enforcing or carrying out the terms of this chapter and the rules of the department, or preventing violations thereof. Any person or officer charged with any duty under this chapter may be compelled to perform the same by mandamus, injunction, or other extraordinary remedy upon the application and in the name of the department. Injunction shall issue without bond.History.—s. 13, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2113; CGL 3342; s. 26, ch. 59-457; s. 8, ch. 61-408; s. 26, ch. 73-334; s. 5, ch. 90-321.Note.—Former s. 585.36.
FL Stat § 585.005 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.005 - Courts have power to enforce provisions by mandamus or injunction.

585.005 Courts have power to enforce provisions by mandamus or injunction.—The circuit courts of this state shall have the power to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter and any rule of the department by mandamus, or temporary or permanent injunction, or both, upon the application of the director, against any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any such rule.History.—s. 20, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2118; CGL 3344; s. 27, ch. 59-457; s. 6, ch. 90-321.Note.—Former s. 585.37.
FL Stat § 585.006 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.006 - Interference with department employees.

585.006 Interference with department employees.—Any person who forcibly assaults, resists, opposes, prevents, impedes, or interferes with a duly authorized inspector or representative of the department in the execution of his or her duties under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 16, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 5552; s. 4, ch. 8508, 1921; CGL 7738; s. 29, ch. 59-457; s. 605, ch. 71-136; s. 7, ch. 90-321; s. 932, ch. 97-103.Note.—Former s. 585.39.
FL Stat § 585.007 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.007 - Violation of rules; violation of chapter.

585.007 Violation of rules; violation of chapter.—(1) A person who violates this chapter or any rule of the department shall be subject to the imposition of an administrative fine in the Class III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each offense. Upon repeated violation, the department may seek enforcement pursuant to s. 120.69.(2) Unless otherwise provided, any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 19, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 5554; s. 6, ch. 8508, 1921; CGL 7740; s. 10, ch. 17273, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 7742(4); s. 34, ch. 59-457; s. 607, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 87-151; s. 8, ch. 90-321; s. 141, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 585.41.
FL Stat § 585.008 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)|585.008 - Animal Industry Technical Council.

585.008 Animal Industry Technical Council.—(1) COMPOSITION.—The Animal Industry Technical Council is hereby created in the department and shall be composed of 14 members as follows:(a) The beef cattle, swine, dairy, horse, independent agricultural market, meat processing and packing establishment, veterinary medicine, and poultry representatives who serve on the State Agricultural Advisory Council and three additional representatives from the beef cattle industry, as well as three at-large members representing other animal industries in the state, who shall be appointed by the commissioner for 4-year terms or until their successors are duly qualified and appointed.(b) Each additional beef cattle representative shall be appointed subject to the qualifications and by the procedure as prescribed in s. 570.23 for membership to the council by the beef cattle representative. If a vacancy occurs in these three positions, it shall be filled for the remainder of the term in the same manner as an initial appointment.(2) POWERS AND DUTIES; MEETINGS; PROCEDURES; RECORDS.—The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Animal Industry Technical Council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 3, ch. 65-459; s. 1, ch. 67-69; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 10, ch. 77-108; s. 2, ch. 78-196; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 81-82; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; ss. 2, 6, 7, ch. 87-15; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 21, ch. 92-291; s. 21, ch. 93-169; s. 17, ch. 94-335; s. 26, ch. 2001-279; s. 39, ch. 2011-206; s. 85, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.38.
FL Stat § 585.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.08 - General powers of the department; rules.

585.08 General powers of the department; rules.—The Division of Animal Industry is authorized to:(1) Establish, maintain, and enforce quarantine areas within the state, or the entire state. The department may restrict, regulate, or prohibit the movement or transportation of animals found, determined, or suspected by it to be carriers of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, or of the vectors of such disease, into, from, and within such quarantine areas, when necessary for the prevention, control, or eradication of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease among domestic or wild animals, or for carrying out any of the other purposes of this chapter.(2) Adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce rules:(a) Governing the introduction of animals into or within the state, which rules, when deemed necessary by the department, may require that all animals moved into the state be covered by an official certificate of veterinary inspection and requisite test chart approved by the chief livestock regulatory official of the state or country of origin; and(b) Governing the disposal or destruction of carcasses of animals which are condemned or die from or while afflicted with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, in such manner as to prevent the spread or continuance of the contagion or infection.(3) Condemn and destroy any animal affected with any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, or which has been exposed to and is liable to spread any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease.(4) Condemn and destroy any barn, yard, shed, corral, or pen which, in the opinion of the department, is liable to convey infection or contagion.(5) Condemn and destroy any animal that is liable to spread any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease based upon sound epidemiological facts and conclusions to prevent the further spread of disease when a state or agricultural declaration of emergency has been declared by the Governor or the Commissioner of Agriculture.History.—ss. 5, 11, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2105, 2110, 2111; s. 6, ch. 9201, 1923; CGL 3322, 3323(6), 3339, 3340; ss. 5, 6, ch. 17273, 1935; s. 4, ch. 23775, 1947; s. 2, ch. 25358, 1949; s. 3, ch. 59-457; s. 1, ch. 61-408; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-257; s. 1, ch. 87-151; s. 11, ch. 90-321; s. 9, ch. 96-231; s. 33, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 585.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.09 - Procedure for condemnation of animals and property by department.

585.09 Procedure for condemnation of animals and property by department.—Condemnation and destruction of animals, barns, yards, sheds, corrals, and pens, as provided in s. 585.08, shall take place only after a fair appraisal of the value of the property. The value shall be determined by the department and the owner; provided, however, should the department and the owner be unable to agree on a value, the value shall then be determined by three disinterested appraisers, one to be appointed by the department, one by the owner of the property, and the third to be selected by these two. The appraised price shall be paid by the department as other expenses are paid. If the owner of such animal, barn, yard, shed, corral, or pen fails or refuses to name an appraiser within 5 days after requested by the department to do so, or refuses to permit the property to be condemned and destroyed, the department may make an order to the sheriff of the county wherein the property lies, directing her or him to destroy such animal, barn, yard, shed, corral, or pen, in the manner to be prescribed in the order. The order shall be immediately executed by the sheriff. Upon the destruction of the property by the sheriff, the department shall have the right to recover, from the owner of the property destroyed, all costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with the destruction.History.—s. 11, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2111; s. 11, ch. 9201, 1923; CGL 3340; s. 5, ch. 23775, 1947; s. 4, ch. 59-457; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 12, ch. 90-321; s. 933, ch. 97-103; s. 34, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 585.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.11 - Cooperation with United States authorities and United States Department of Agriculture accredited private veterinarians.

585.11 Cooperation with United States authorities and United States Department of Agriculture accredited private veterinarians.—The department may cooperate with:(1) The authorities of the United States in the enforcement of all acts of Congress for the control, prevention, suppression, and eradication of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases affecting animals, or animal diseases which may affect humans, and in connection therewith may:(a) Appoint inspectors of the United States Department of Agriculture as temporary assistant state veterinarians or livestock inspectors; provided, they shall first consent to act without compensation or profit from the state;(b) Accept aid or assistance from the United States in conducting work related to the control or eradication of tuberculosis, brucellosis, pseudorabies, hog cholera, and any other such dangerous disease, or from any of its officers, representatives, or agents, in carrying out such work.(2) The officials of the United States Department of Agriculture in the control or eradication of tuberculosis, brucellosis, pseudorabies, and hog cholera and with the owners of animals, who accept indemnity for animals found to be diseased and slaughtered in accordance with the 1special Acts of Congress now in effect and appropriating funds for this purpose, or that may hereafter be available from such source.(3) The United States Department of Agriculture in carrying out the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and the National Turkey Improvement Plan in Florida, and in connection therewith, may promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and the National Turkey Improvement Plan in Florida.(4) Appointed United States Department of Agriculture accredited private veterinarians in conducting work related to the control or eradication of contagious and infectious diseases, who may be compensated for services.History.—s. 12, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2112; s. 12, ch. 9201, 1923; CGL 3341; s. 7, ch. 17273, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3323(7); s. 1, ch. 22581, 1945; s. 3, ch. 25358, 1949; s. 6, ch. 59-457; s. 2, ch. 61-408; s. 15, ch. 90-321; s. 36, ch. 2002-295.1Note.—As enacted by s. 7, ch. 17273, Acts of 1935.
FL Stat § 585.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.14 - Information concerning animal diseases.

585.14 Information concerning animal diseases.—The department shall collect, preserve, and disseminate information concerning infectious, contagious, communicable, and other diseases of animals, their origin, locality, nature, appearance, manner of dissemination or contagion, and method of treatment required for the successful eradication and control thereof.History.—s. 4, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 2104; s. 4, ch. 9201, 1923; CGL 3320; s. 7, ch. 59-457; s. 3, ch. 61-408; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 16, ch. 90-321.
FL Stat § 585.145 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.145 - Control of animal diseases.

585.145 Control of animal diseases.—(1) The department shall take such measures as may be necessary and proper for the control, suppression, eradication, and prevention of the spread of contagious, infectious, and communicable disease and to protect animals in the state. The department shall also quarantine such animals as it shall find, or have reason to believe, to be infected with or exposed to any such disease.(2) No animal shall be imported into the state, moved within the state, or the ownership thereof transferred within the state without the owner, broker, or transferor first obtaining such health tests, official certificates of veterinary inspection, or other certificates and documents as shall be required by rules adopted by the department. Evidence of compliance with this subsection shall accompany the owner or agent having jurisdiction of such animals imported, moved intrastate, or to which ownership is being transferred. However, unless an emergency is declared, the department may not require Florida residents to carry evidence of compliance in intrastate travel for privately owned domestic canines or domestic felines which are not offered for sale. The department may provide by rule specific exceptions to this subsection upon finding that certain importations, intrastate movements, or transfers pose no threat to affected industries in Florida.(3) A person who forges, counterfeits, simulates or alters, or who knowingly possesses, uses, presents or utters, any forged, counterfeited, altered or simulated official certificate of veterinary inspection or any other document relating to animal health requirements or substitutes, represents, or tenders an official certificate of veterinary inspection or any other document relating to animal health requirements of one animal for another animal commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(4) Official certificates of veterinary inspection may be completed only by a veterinarian accredited under the National Veterinary Accreditation Program. The department may, as prescribed by rule, deny a veterinarian the authority to issue health certificates for the importation, movement, or transfer of ownership of animals into or within the state as required by this section for one of the following causes:(a) The revocation of such veterinarian’s license to practice veterinary medicine in the state;(b) Forging, counterfeiting, altering, or misrepresenting an official certificate of veterinary inspection; or(c) Failure to report, or the negligent handling of, any reportable disease.History.—s. 16, ch. 90-321; s. 5, ch. 91-294; s. 2, ch. 94-272; s. 11, ch. 96-231; s. 33, ch. 2001-279.
FL Stat § 585.147 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.147 - Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements.

585.147 Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements.—(1) No person shall engage in the business of transporting or hauling any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animal; any product of an animal that died other than by slaughter; or any inedible animal product not meant for human consumption without having first applied for, and obtained from the department, a permit, which shall expire on June 30 of each year.(2) All vehicles used in the transportation of carcasses or refuse on public highways shall be of such construction as to prevent seepage or residue from escaping.(3) All barrels or other containers used for transportation and storage of carcasses or refuse shall be clearly marked “INEDIBLE” with letters not less than 2 inches in height.History.—s. 3, ch. 98-396.
FL Stat § 585.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 585 - Animal Industry|Part II - Disease Inspection, Control, and Eradication (Ss. 585.01-585.68)|585.15 - Dangerous transmissible disease or pest a public nuisance.

585.15 Dangerous transmissible disease or pest a public nuisance.—The department may declare by rule that a certain pest or disease of animals is a public nuisance. When a pest or disease is thus determined to be dangerous, transmissible, or threatening to an agricultural interest of the state, it shall be known as a “reportable disease.” Each reportable disease shall be included by rule on the department’s dangerous transmissible disease list. When necessary because of the possible impact of an animal disease on public health, the department may consult with the Department of Health regarding an animal disease that is transmissible to humans.History.—s. 3, ch. 17273, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 3323(3); s. 4, ch. 25358, 1949; s. 8, ch. 59-457; s. 1, ch. 63-356; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 84-72; s. 17, ch. 90-321; s. 12, ch. 96-231; s. 256, ch. 99-8.