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2023 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) › 570.161 - E-mail address of record.

570.161 E-mail address of record.—
(1) In addition to any other requirement set forth in law, each person licensed or permitted by the department shall notify the department in writing of the person’s e-mail address. The failure to notify the department of a change in any e-mail address provided to the department constitutes a violation of this section and may be subject to the penalties provided in s. 570.971(3).
(2)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, service by e-mail to a person’s e-mail address of record constitutes adequate and sufficient notice when required by law, except when other service is required pursuant to s. 120.60.
(b) If the department receives notification that service by e-mail, as authorized by this section, has failed, the department may provide notice to the person by calling the person’s last known telephone number of record, mailing the notice to the last known address, or posting a short, plain notice to the person on the department’s website.
History.—s. 19, ch. 2023-154.
2023 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) › 570.191 - Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.

570.191 Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.—There is created in the office of the commissioner the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund. Funds in the trust fund may be made available for the promotion, advancement, and protection of agriculture in this state, including maintaining or increasing market share and suppressing or eradicating wildfire, animal or plant disease, insect infestation, or a plant or pest that endangers or threatens agriculture.
History.—s. 1, ch. 98-110; s. 6, ch. 99-391; ss. 46, 75, ch. 2004-269; s. 11, ch. 2008-107.
2023 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) › 570.1912 - Funding of Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.

570.1912 Funding of Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund.—In fiscal year 1999-2000 and each year thereafter, there shall be appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Agricultural Emergency Eradication Trust Fund an amount equal to the previous year’s transfers into the trust fund from ss. 206.606 and 206.608.
History.—s. 8, ch. 98-114; s. 70, ch. 2000-154.
2023 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) › 570.192 - Administrative Trust Fund.

570.192 Administrative Trust Fund.—
(1) The Administrative 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 s. 215.32.
(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. 4, ch. 2014-43.
2023 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) › 570.193 - Federal Grants Trust Fund.

570.193 Federal Grants Trust Fund.—
(1) The Federal Grants 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 s. 215.32.
(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. 5, ch. 2014-43.
2023 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) › 570.194 - Florida Saltwater Products Promotion Trust Fund.

570.194 Florida Saltwater Products Promotion Trust Fund.—
(1) The Florida Saltwater Products Promotion 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. 328.76 and 379.362.
(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. 6, ch. 2014-43.
2023 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) › 570.20 - General Inspection Trust Fund.

570.20 General Inspection Trust Fund.—
(1) All donations and all inspection fees and other funds authorized and received from whatever source in the enforcement of the inspection laws administered by the department shall be paid into the General Inspection Trust Fund of Florida, which is created in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. All expenses incurred in carrying out the provisions of the inspection laws shall be paid from this fund as other funds are paid from the State Treasury. A percentage of all revenue deposited in this fund, including transfers from any subsidiary accounts, shall be deposited in the General Revenue Fund pursuant to chapter 215, except that funds collected for marketing orders shall pay at the rate of 4 percent.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, moneys in the General Inspection Trust Fund may be appropriated for programs operated by the department which are related to the programs authorized by this chapter in addition to the spending authorized in subsection (1).
History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 4, ch. 61-493; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 9, ch. 83-339; s. 13, ch. 93-169; s. 738, ch. 2003-261; s. 27, ch. 2007-73; s. 39, ch. 2008-153; s. 3, ch. 2009-78; s. 34, ch. 2009-82; s. 30, ch. 2010-153; ss. 36, 82, ch. 2011-47; s. 5, ch. 2011-56.
2023 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) › 570.205 - Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

570.205 Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund.—
(1) The Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The department may deposit into the trust fund receipts and revenues received as a result of federal criminal, administrative, or civil forfeiture proceedings and receipts and revenues received from federal asset-sharing programs. The trust fund is exempt from the service charges imposed by s. 215.20.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 98-393; s. 2, ch. 99-72; s. 11, ch. 2001-65.
2023 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) › 570.209 - Market Improvements Working Capital Trust Fund.

570.209 Market Improvements Working Capital Trust Fund.—There is hereby created within the department the Market Improvements Working Capital Trust Fund. The fund is established as the sole depository for funds collected by, or appropriated for, agricultural marketing facilities. Only costs associated with the operation, maintenance, and expansion of agricultural marketing facilities shall be paid from the fund.
History.—s. 5, ch. 88-341; s. 36, ch. 92-291; s. 93, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.531.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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) › 570.54 - Director; duties.

570.54 Director; duties.—
(1) The director of the Division of Marketing and Development 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 supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities authorized by ss. 570.07(4), (7), (8), (10), (11), (12), (17), (18), and (20), 570.21, 534.47-534.53, and 604.15-604.34 and chapters 504, 571, 573, and 574 and to exercise other powers and authority as authorized by the department.
History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 79-122; s. 2, ch. 85-36; s. 37, ch. 92-291; s. 30, ch. 93-169; s. 23, ch. 2012-190.
2023 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) › 570.543 - Florida Consumers’ Council.

570.543 Florida Consumers’ Council.—The Florida Consumers’ Council in the department is created to advise and assist the department in carrying out its duties.
(1) COMPOSITION.—
(a) The council, to be appointed by the commissioner, shall not exceed 15 members, selected from the various areas of consumer interest, who are, when possible, leading members of statewide organizations representing segments of the consumer public so as to establish a broadly based and representative consumer council. At least one member of the council must be 60 years of age or older.
(b) All members shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and shall serve until their successors are appointed. A vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(2) POWERS AND DUTIES; MEETINGS; PROCEDURES; RECORDS.—The meetings, powers and duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Florida Consumers’ Council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232. The council members or chair may call no more than two meetings.
History.—s. 1, ch. 67-342; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 77-108; s. 4, ch. 78-323; ss. 1, 3, ch. 79-37; ss. 1, 3, 4, ch. 81-55; s. 1, ch. 82-46; s. 2, ch. 83-265; s. 26, ch. 87-172; ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 87-179; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 39, ch. 92-291; s. 32, ch. 93-169; s. 20, ch. 94-335; s. 898, ch. 97-103; s. 155, ch. 2010-102; s. 45, ch. 2011-206; s. 95, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.282.
2023 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) › 570.548 - Florida Forest Service; powers and duties.

570.548 Florida Forest Service; powers and duties.—The duties of the Florida Forest Service include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing those powers and responsibilities of the Florida Forest Service prescribed in chapters 589, 590, and 591 and rules adopted under those chapters and in other forest fire, forest protection, and forest management laws of this state.
History.—s. 2, ch. 79-37; s. 12, ch. 84-165; s. 9, ch. 2011-56; s. 68, ch. 2011-206.
2023 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) › 570.5481 - Incidental Trust Fund.

570.5481 Incidental Trust Fund.—
(1) The Incidental 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. 125.27, 253.025, 261.12, 317.0010, 317.0016, 589.011, 589.04, 589.11, 589.277, 589.31, 590.02, 590.14, and 590.42.
(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. 10, ch. 2014-43.
2023 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) › 570.549 - Director; duties.

570.549 Director; duties.—
(1) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall serve at the commissioner’s pleasure.
(2) The director of the Florida Forest Service shall direct and supervise the overall operation of the Florida Forest Service and exercise such other powers and duties as authorized by the department.
History.—s. 2, ch. 79-37; s. 41, ch. 92-291; s. 10, ch. 2011-56; s. 69, ch. 2011-206.
2023 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) › 570.61 - Division of Aquaculture; powers and duties.

570.61 Division of Aquaculture; powers and duties.—The powers and duties of the Division of Aquaculture shall include, but are not limited to, administering the aquaculture certification program; enforcing shellfish sanitation standards; administering the aquaculture and shellfish lease programs; ensuring that shellfish processing facilities comply with applicable food safety requirements; mitigating, creating, and enhancing natural shellfish harvesting areas; providing education to fishers and aquaculturists; promoting aquaculture development; purchasing commodities as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section; receiving and accepting grants, aids, gifts, and donations; providing grants, aids, and other technical assistance; and ensuring the safety of Florida waters.
History.—s. 23, ch. 2000-364; s. 4, ch. 2001-66.
2023 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) › 570.62 - Director; duties.

570.62 Director; duties.—
(1) The director of the Division of Aquaculture 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, exercise such other powers and duties as authorized by the commissioner, and enforce the provisions of chapter 597, the rules adopted thereunder, and any other chapter or rule necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the division.
History.—s. 24, ch. 2000-364.
2023 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) › 570.64 - Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness.

570.64 Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness.—
(1) The duties of the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing the powers and responsibilities of the division prescribed in chapter 595 and the rules adopted thereunder.
(2) The director of the division shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the commissioner. The director shall supervise, direct, and coordinate activities of the division, exercise such powers and duties as authorized by the commissioner, enforce the provisions of chapter 595 and the rules adopted thereunder, and any other powers and duties as authorized by the department.
History.—s. 11, ch. 2013-226.
2023 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) › 570.66 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; water policy.

570.66 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; water policy.—The commissioner may create an Office of Agricultural Water Policy under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service. The commissioner may designate the bureaus and positions in the various organizational divisions of the department that report to the office relating to any matter over which the department has jurisdiction in matters relating to water policy affecting agriculture, application of such policies, and coordination of such matters with state and federal agencies. The office shall enforce and implement the provisions of chapter 582 and rules relating to soil and water conservation.
History.—s. 2, ch. 95-317; s. 524, ch. 2011-142; s. 35, ch. 2011-206; s. 17, ch. 2012-190; s. 63, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.074.
2023 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) › 570.67 - Office of Energy.

570.67 Office of Energy.—The Office of Energy is created within the department. The office shall be under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service appointed by the commissioner. The duties of the office shall include, but are not limited to, administering and enforcing parts II and III of chapter 377, the rules adopted under those parts, and any other duties authorized by the commissioner.
History.—s. 98, ch. 2014-150.
2023 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) › 570.68 - Office of Agriculture Technology Services.

570.68 Office of Agriculture Technology Services.—The commissioner may create an Office of Agriculture Technology Services under the supervision of a senior manager exempt under s. 110.205 in the Senior Management Service. The office shall provide electronic data processing and agency information technology services to support and facilitate the functions, powers, and duties of the department.
History.—s. 13, ch. 2016-61.
2023 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) › 570.681 - Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.

570.681 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.—It is the finding of the Legislature that:
(1) Equine and other agriculture-related industries strengthen and benefit each other with the establishment of a statewide agriculture and horse facility.
(2) The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park provides Florida with a unique tourist experience for visitors and residents, thus generating taxes and additional dollars for the state.
(3) Promoting the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park as a joint effort between the state and the private sector allows this facility to use experts and generate revenue from many areas to ensure the success of this facility.
History.—s. 1, ch. 94-301; s. 107, ch. 2014-150; s. 14, ch. 2016-61.
Note.—Former s. 570.951.
2023 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) › 570.685 - Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority.

570.685 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority.—
(1) There is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority which shall be governed by this section and s. 570.691.
(2) The authority shall be composed of 21 members appointed by the commissioner.
(a) Initially, the commissioner shall appoint 11 members for 4-year terms and 10 members for 2-year terms. Thereafter, each member shall be appointed for a term of 4 years from the date of appointment, except that a vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the remainder of the term.
(b) A member of the authority who fails to attend three consecutive authority meetings without good cause shall be deemed to have resigned from the authority.
(3) The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority shall:
(a) Appoint, with approval from the commissioner, an executive director for the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.
(b) Establish rules of procedure for conducting its meetings and approving matters before the authority pursuant to s. 570.691.
(c) Develop, document, and implement strategies for the planning, construction, and operation of the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.
(d) Advise and consult with the commissioner on matters related to the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.
(e) Consider all matters submitted to the authority by the commissioner.
(4) The authority shall meet at least semiannually and elect a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary for 1-year terms.
(a) The authority shall meet at the call of its chair, at the request of a majority of its membership, at the request of the commissioner, or at such times as may be prescribed by its rules of procedure.
(b) The department may provide administrative and staff support services relating to the meetings of the authority and may provide suitable space in the offices of the department for the meetings and the storage of records of the authority.
(c) In conducting its meetings, the authority shall use accepted rules of procedure. The secretary shall keep a complete record of the proceedings of each meeting, which shows the names of the members present and the actions taken. These records shall be kept on file with the department, and such records and other documents regarding matters within the jurisdiction of the authority shall be subject to inspection by members of the authority.
History.—s. 2, ch. 94-301; s. 8, ch. 95-220; s. 7, ch. 98-396; s. 9, ch. 99-391; s. 28, ch. 2000-308; s. 17, ch. 2005-210; s. 108, ch. 2014-150; s. 15, ch. 2016-61.
Note.—Former s. 570.952.
2023 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) › 570.686 - Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; donor identity; records; confidentiality.

570.686 Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority; donor identity; records; confidentiality.—The identity of a donor to the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority, if so requested by the donor in writing, is confidential and exempt from s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and the provisions of s. 119.07(1). All other records of the authority are public records for the purposes of chapter 119. This exemption is necessary to protect the privacy of the donor and to encourage donors to make donations without being subjected to requests for moneys from other persons.
History.—s. 1, ch. 94-283; s. 351, ch. 96-406; s. 109, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.953.
2023 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) › 570.69 - Definitions; ss. 570.69 and 570.691.

570.69 Definitions; ss. 570.69 and 570.691.—For the purpose of this section and s. 570.691:
(1) “Designated program” means the departmental program which a direct-support organization has been created to support.
(2) “Direct-support organization” or “organization” means an organization which is a Florida corporation not for profit incorporated under chapter 617 and approved by the department to operate for the benefit of a museum or a designated program.
(3) “Museum” means the Florida Agricultural Museum, which is designated as the museum for agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida.
History.—s. 12, ch. 92-151; s. 36, ch. 93-169; s. 12, ch. 2013-226; s. 102, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.902.
2023 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) › 570.692 - Florida Agricultural Museum.

570.692 Florida Agricultural Museum.—The Florida Agricultural Museum is designated as the museum of agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida and is hereby established within the department.
History.—s. 11, ch. 92-151; s. 101, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 570.901.