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FL Stat § 570.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 570.01-570.232)|570.21 - Publication of department’s bulletins, publications, and reports.

570.21 Publication of department’s bulletins, publications, and reports.—(1) The Divisions of Administration and Marketing and Development may publish bulletins or other publications and reports containing data and statistics and information relating to:(a) Agriculture, agricultural production, agricultural labor, and the agricultural conditions of the state, and their development and improvement to increase farm production and values.(b) The sources, supply, and prices of food; their storage and accumulation at different places; and the quantity and location of the available supply.(c) The market prices of foods.(d) Facilities afforded for transportation, marketing, and distribution of foods within the state.(e) Matters pertaining generally to the production of foods, food safety, the actual food value of articles used in food, and the sale and distribution to the consumer.(f) Investigations, hearings, and inquiries conducted as provided in this chapter; conclusions reached; and the orders and recommendations made.(g) Rules and orders of the department.(h) Any other matter of an agricultural nature which the department deems proper and that is not within the jurisdiction of the agricultural experiment station or the agricultural extension service.(2) Such bulletins, publications, reports, rules, and orders and the information contained therein shall be published and distributed in the manner deemed best by the department for the dissemination of knowledge as to the agricultural interest of the state and the production, sale, purchase, storage, marketing, and distribution of food, and the economic and food value of articles used as food. The cost of publishing these materials shall be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the department. Copies of these materials may also be sold to the public at their estimated cost, in accordance with a schedule of charges adopted by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 17, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 73-283; s. 2, ch. 77-289; s. 14, ch. 93-169; s. 2, ch. 93-270; s. 35, ch. 2001-63.
FL Stat § 570.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 570.01-570.232)|570.22 - Service of process.

570.22 Service of process.—Process against the department shall be served on the commissioner or in the commissioner’s absence, on the assistant commissioner.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 891, ch. 97-103.
FL Stat § 570.30 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.30 - Division of Administration; powers and duties.

570.30 Division of Administration; powers and duties.—The Division of Administration shall render services required by the department and its other divisions, or by the commissioner in the exercise of constitutional and cabinet responsibilities, that can advantageously and effectively be centralized and administered and any other function of the department that is not specifically assigned by law to some other division. The duties of this division include, but are not limited to:(1) Conducting all of the accounting and budgeting work of the department, including, but not restricted to, budget preparation and planning, revenue, auditing, payroll, property, inventories, insurance coverage and claims, federal funds, fixed construction, and all other contracts and grants.(2) Conducting a sound personnel management program for the department, including, but not restricted to, the handling of all official personnel actions, records, training, recruiting, organizational changes, and employee relations and any other personnel matters.(3) Disseminating information concerning the programs and activities of the department as set forth in s. 570.21.(4) Researching and disseminating information concerning the constitutional and cabinet responsibilities of the commissioner.(5) Providing support for the department, including, but not limited to, mailing, printing, purchasing, maintenance, supplies inventory, communications, and such other services as may be assigned.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 4, ch. 61-407; ss. 4, 14, 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 77-289; s. 229, ch. 79-400; s. 3, ch. 84-165; s. 16, ch. 92-291; s. 16, ch. 93-169; s. 9, ch. 2016-61.
FL Stat § 570.31 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.31 - Director; duties.

570.31 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Administration shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) It shall be the duty of the director to supervise, direct and coordinate the activities provided in s. 570.30.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 2, ch. 74-204; s. 17, ch. 92-291.
FL Stat § 570.32 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.32 - Division of Plant Industry; powers and duties.

570.32 Division of Plant Industry; powers and duties.—The duties of the Division of Plant Industry include, but are not limited to:(1) Identifying insects, mites, and mollusks submitted; surveying agricultural and horticultural crops to determine the presence of insect, mite, or mollusk populations; and investigating methods of control, eradication, and prevention of dissemination of insect, mite, or mollusk pests.(2) Identifying plant diseases from samples submitted; surveying agricultural and horticultural crops to determine the presence of plant diseases; and investigating methods of control, eradication, and prevention of dissemination of plant diseases.(3) Identifying nematodes submitted; surveying agricultural and horticultural crops to determine the presence of nematode population; and investigating methods of control, eradication, and prevention of dissemination of nematode pests.(4) Enforcing the laws of the state and the rules of the department relating to honeybees and the control and eradication of honeybee pests and unwanted races of honeybees.(5) Surveying for all plant pests, inspecting all plants or plant products grown or held in any area of the state, and enforcing the laws of the state and the rules of the department pertaining to plants and plant products.(6) Conducting plant pest and noxious weed eradication and control programs and all plant pest surveys associated with eradication and control.(7) Testing citrus trees for diseases and desirable horticultural characteristics; registering trees meeting the requirements of the test; maintaining a source of budwood of the superior, tested varieties for distribution to the citrus industry; verifying propagations of citrus varieties and special rootstocks for growers when requested; and maintaining appropriate records.(8) Developing, investigating, and implementing new ideas, techniques, and methods for the survey, detection, control, and eradication of plant pests.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 2, ch. 65-459; ss. 4, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 79-127; s. 4, ch. 84-165; s. 1, ch. 87-17; s. 17, ch. 93-169.
FL Stat § 570.321 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.321 - Plant Industry Trust Fund.

570.321 Plant Industry Trust Fund.—(1) The Plant Industry Trust Fund shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(2) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 581.031, 581.141, 581.211, 581.212, 586.045, 586.15, 586.16, 593.114, and 593.117.(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 7, ch. 2014-43; s. 80, ch. 2015-229.
FL Stat § 570.33 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.33 - Director; qualifications; duties.

570.33 Director; qualifications; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Plant Industry shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) The director shall be responsible for protecting the plant industry of the state, and shall, under the direction of the commissioner, direct, coordinate, and enforce the activities described in this chapter, in chapters 581 and 586, and in other chapters and applicable rules.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 70-389; s. 1, ch. 70-439; s. 2, ch. 79-127; s. 18, ch. 92-291; s. 18, ch. 93-169.
FL Stat § 570.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.36 - Division of Animal Industry; powers and duties.

570.36 Division of Animal Industry; powers and duties.—The duties of the Division of Animal Industry include, but are not limited to:(1) Enforcing those provisions of chapter 585, and rules adopted pursuant thereto, relating to testing, supervising, controlling, and eradicating brucellosis and tuberculosis in livestock.(2) Enforcing those provisions of chapter 585, and rules adopted pursuant thereto, relating to the control and eradication of dangerous transmissible diseases of livestock, including parasitic infestations such as screwworm and the cattle fever tick.(3) Enforcing those provisions of chapter 534, and rules adopted pursuant thereto, relating to recordation of livestock marks and brands and such other provisions of such chapter as are directed by the department.(4) Enforcing those provisions of chapter 585, and rules adopted pursuant thereto, relating to the enforcement of the provisions of the National Poultry Improvement Plan and the National Turkey Improvement Plan.(5) Operating and managing the animal disease diagnostic laboratory provided for in chapter 585.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 1, ch. 67-584; ss. 4, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 79-122; s. 5, ch. 84-165; s. 8, ch. 92-290; s. 103, ch. 92-291; s. 16, ch. 94-335; s. 84, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 570.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.37 - Director; qualifications; duties.

570.37 Director; qualifications; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Animal Industry shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure. The director may be known as the State Veterinarian.(2) No person shall be appointed State Veterinarian who is not a graduate of a recognized and reputable college of veterinary medicine.(3) The director shall be responsible for protecting the animal and livestock interests of the state and shall, under the direction of the commissioner, direct, coordinate, and enforce the applicable provisions of chapters 534 and 585.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 20, ch. 92-291; s. 20, ch. 93-169.
FL Stat § 570.44 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.44 - Division of Agricultural Environmental Services; powers and duties.

570.44 Division of Agricultural Environmental Services; powers and duties.—The duties of the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services include, but are not limited to:(1) Inspecting and drawing samples of: commercial feeds offered for sale in this state and enforcing those provisions of chapter 580 authorized by the department; seeds offered for sale in this state and enforcing those provisions of chapter 578 authorized by the department; certified seed grown in this state; fertilizers offered for sale in this state and enforcing those provisions of chapter 576 authorized by the department; and pesticides offered for sale in this state, and soil and water in this state for the presence of pesticides, and enforcing those provisions of part I of chapter 487 authorized by the department.(2) Conducting those general inspection activities in regard to weights, measures, and standards of articles offered for sale in this state and enforcing those provisions of chapter 531 as are authorized by the department.(3) Reviewing and evaluating technical and scientific data associated with the production, manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, or use of any article or product with respect to any statutory authority conferred on the department. The department may establish positions within the division for the employment of experts in the fields of toxicology, hydrology, and biology to conduct such reviews and evaluations and may establish appropriate clerical support positions to implement the duties and responsibilities of the division.(4) Analyzing samples of fertilizer offered for sale in this state, as required under chapter 576.(5) Analyzing samples of pesticide formulations offered for sale in this state and tank mix, soil, water, and other environmental samples related to pesticide use investigations, as required under part I of chapter 487.(6) Analyzing samples of commercial feed offered for sale in this state, as required under chapter 580.(7) Analyzing samples of vegetables, agricultural, flower, and forest tree seed offered for sale in this state, as required under chapter 578.(8) Investigating, evaluating, and developing new or improved methodology to enhance the analytical capability and efficiency of all divisional laboratories and performing other related analyses as deemed necessary.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 7, ch. 61-407; ss. 4, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 13, ch. 83-310; s. 7, ch. 84-165; s. 24, ch. 92-291; s. 24, ch. 93-169; s. 1, ch. 96-231; s. 11, ch. 96-407; s. 55, ch. 2004-64; s. 87, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 570.441 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.441 - Pest Control Trust Fund.

570.441 Pest Control Trust Fund.—(1) The Pest Control Trust Fund shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(2) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with chapter 482.(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.(4) In addition to the uses authorized under subsection (2), moneys collected or received by the department under chapter 482 may be used to carry out the provisions of s. 570.44. This subsection expires June 30, 2024.History.—s. 8, ch. 2014-43; s. 10, ch. 2016-61; s. 89, ch. 2019-116; ss. 78, 110, ch. 2020-114; s. 4, ch. 2020-135.
FL Stat § 570.45 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.45 - Director; duties.

570.45 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) The director shall supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of the division and enforce this chapter and chapters 388, 482, 487, 501, 504, 531, 576, 578, and 580 and any other chapter necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the division.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 25, ch. 92-291; s. 12, ch. 96-407; s. 88, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 570.451 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.451 - Agricultural Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer Advisory Council.

570.451 Agricultural Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer Advisory Council.—(1) The Agricultural Feed, Seed, and Fertilizer Advisory Council is created within the department.(2) The council is composed of the following 15 members appointed by the commissioner:(a) One representative of the department.(b) One representative of the dean for extension of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.(c) One representative each from the state’s beef cattle, poultry, aquaculture, field crops, citrus, vegetable, and dairy production industries.(d) Two representatives each from the state’s fertilizer, seed, and commercial feed industries.Each member shall be appointed for a term not to exceed 4 years and shall serve until his or her successor is appointed.(3)(a) A majority of the council members constitutes a quorum for all purposes, and an act by a majority of such quorum at any meeting constitutes an official act of the council. The secretary shall keep a complete record of each meeting, which must show the names of members present and the actions taken. Such records must be kept on file with the department.(b) Members of the council shall meet and organize by electing a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary whose terms shall be for 2 years each. Council officers may not serve consecutive terms.(c) The council shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its members, at the request of the department, or at such time as an agricultural or environmental emergency arises, but not less than twice per year.(d) The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232.(4) The council shall:(a) Receive reports of relevant enforcement activity conducted by the Division of Agricultural Environmental Services, including the number of inspections, the number of administrative actions, the number of complaints received and investigated, and the dispositions of complaints.(b) Provide advice to the department on the conduct of relevant enforcement activities.(c) Receive reports on disciplinary actions.(d) Make recommendations to the commissioner for actions to be taken with respect to the regulation of agricultural feed, seed, and fertilizer.History.—s. 21, ch. 2012-190; s. 92, ch. 2013-15; s. 89, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 570.482 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.482 - Citrus Inspection Trust Fund.

570.482 Citrus Inspection Trust Fund.—(1) The Citrus Inspection Trust Fund shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(2) Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 573.118, 581.091, 601.28, 601.281, 601.59, and 603.011.(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of a fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 9, ch. 2014-43; s. 71, ch. 2015-2.
FL Stat § 570.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.49 - Director; duties.

570.49 Director; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Fruit and Vegetables shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) It shall be the duty of the director of this division to direct and supervise the overall operation of the division and exercise other powers and duties as authorized by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 31, ch. 92-291; s. 27, ch. 93-169.
FL Stat § 570.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.50 - Division of Food Safety; powers and duties.

570.50 Division of Food Safety; powers and duties.—The duties of the Division of Food Safety include, but are not limited to:(1) Enforcing those provisions of chapter 585, and the rules adopted under that chapter, relating to the inspection of meat and the antemortem and postmortem inspection of poultry.(2) Conducting those general inspection activities relating to food and food products being processed, held, or offered for sale in this state and enforcing those provisions of chapters 500, 501, 502, 531, 583, 585, 586, 597, and 601 relating to foods as authorized by the department.(3) Analyzing samples of foods offered for sale in this state as required under chapters 500, 501, 502, 585, 586, 597, and 601.(4) Investigating, evaluating, and developing new or improved methodology to enhance the analytical capability and efficiency of all divisional laboratories and performing other related analyses as deemed necessary.(5) Analyzing food and feed samples offered for sale in the state for chemical residues as required under the adulteration sections of chapters 500 and 580.(6) Inspecting dairy farms of the state and enforcing those provisions of chapter 502 as are authorized by the department relating to the supervision of milking operations and the rules adopted pursuant to such law.(7) Inspecting milk plants, milk product plants, and plants engaged in the manufacture and distribution of frozen desserts and frozen dessert mixes; analyzing and testing samples of milk, milk products, frozen desserts, and frozen dessert mixes which are collected by the division; and enforcing those provisions of chapter 502 as are authorized by the department.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 9, ch. 61-407; s. 2, ch. 65-459; ss. 4, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 79-122; s. 10, ch. 84-165; s. 312, ch. 92-279; ss. 32, 33, ch. 92-291; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 28, ch. 93-169; s. 52, ch. 2001-89; s. 8, ch. 2011-56; s. 43, ch. 2011-206; s. 91, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.32.
FL Stat § 570.51 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part II - Program Services (Ss. 570.30-570.693)|570.51 - Director; qualifications; duties.

570.51 Director; qualifications; duties.—(1) The director of the Division of Food Safety shall be appointed by the commissioner to serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.(2) The director shall supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities of the division and enforce the provisions of chapters 500, 501, 502, 531, 583, 585, 597, and 601 and any other chapter necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the division.History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 50, ch. 91-220; s. 34, ch. 92-291; s. 53, ch. 2001-89; s. 44, ch. 2011-206; s. 92, ch. 2014-150.