(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 III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each offense. Upon repeated violation, the department may seek enforcement pursuant to s. 120.69.
(2) Unless otherwise provided, any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 19, ch. 7345, 1917; RGS 5554; s. 6, ch. 8508, 1921; CGL 7740; s. 10, ch. 17273, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 7742(4); s. 34, ch. 59-457; s. 607, ch. 71-136; s. 3, ch. 87-151; s. 8, ch. 90-321; s. 141, ch. 2014-150.
Note.—Former s. 585.41.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 585.001-585.008)
585.002 - Department control; continuance of powers, duties, rules, orders, etc.
585.003 - Power of department to enter private premises for purpose of inspection, testing, etc.
585.004 - Department charged with enforcement of law; duties of state attorneys.
585.005 - Courts have power to enforce provisions by mandamus or injunction.
585.006 - Interference with department employees.