Florida Statutes Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)

• 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.
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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,...

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