(1) It is unlawful to solicit, practice, perform, or advertise in pest control except as provided by this chapter.
(2) A person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) Any person who violates any rule of the department relative to pest control is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; ss. 19, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 434, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 388, ch. 77-147; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 15, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 113, ch. 91-224; ss. 48, 59, ch. 92-203.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXII - Regulation of Professions and Occupations
482.072 - Pest Control Customer Contact Centers.
482.0815 - Permit to Perform Preventive Termite Treatment Services for New Construction Only.
482.091 - Employee Identification Cards.
482.111 - Pest Control Operator’s Certificate.
482.121 - Misuse of Certificate.
482.132 - Qualifications for Examination and Certification.
482.151 - Special Identification Card for Performance of Fumigation.
482.152 - Duties of Certified Operator in Charge of Pest Control Activities of Licensee.
482.155 - Limited Certification for Governmental Pesticide Applicators or Private Applicators.
482.156 - Limited Certification for Commercial Landscape Maintenance Personnel.
482.1562 - Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Application.
482.157 - Limited Certification for Commercial Wildlife Management Personnel.
482.161 - Disciplinary Grounds and Actions; Reinstatement.
482.163 - Responsibility for Pest Control Activities of Employee.
482.1821 - Closing Pest Control Business Without Providing for Contracts and Liabilities.
482.191 - Violation and Penalty.
482.2265 - Consumer Information; Notice of Application of Pesticide.
482.2267 - Registry of Persons Requiring Prior Notification of the Application of Pesticides.
482.227 - Guarantees and Warranties.
482.231 - Use of Fogging Machines.
482.2401 - Disposition and Use of Revenues From Fees and Fines.