(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulation of seed. As such, this chapter is intended as comprehensive and exclusive and occupies the whole field of regulation of seed.
(2) The authority to regulate seed or matters relating to seed in this state is preempted to the state. A local government or political subdivision of the state may not enact or enforce an ordinance that regulates seed, including the power to assess any penalties provided for violation of this chapter.
History.—s. 40, ch. 2018-84.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry
578.011 - Definitions; Florida Seed Law.
578.09 - Label Requirements for Agricultural, Vegetable, Flower, Tree, or Shrub Seeds.
578.092 - Seed in Hermetically Sealed Containers.
578.11 - Duties, Authority, and Rules of the Department.
578.12 - Stop-Sale, Stop-Use, Removal, or Hold Orders.
578.181 - Penalties; Administrative Fine.
578.22 - Disposition of Fees Collected.
578.24 - Mixed Varieties of Seed Oats Prohibited.