Penalties (Florida Statutes: Title XXXV Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry; Chapter 570 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Part V; s. 570.971)

4. An evaluation of significant uncertainties affecting agricultural production which may require a range of projections for future agricultural water supply demands. (c) In developing the data on future agricultural water supply needs described in paragraph (b), the department shall consult with the agricultural industry, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the Department of Environmental Protection, the water management districts, the National Agricultural Statistics Service, and the United States Geological Survey. (d) The department shall coordinate with each water management district to establish a schedule for provision of data on agricultural water supply needs in order to comply with water supply planning provisions in ss. 373.036(2) and 373.709(2)(a)1.b. History.—s. 56, ch. 2001-279; s. 8, ch. 2005-166; s. 15, ch. 2005-291; s. 5, ch. 2013-177; s. 67, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.085. 570.94 Best management practices for wildlife.—The department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognize that agriculture provides a valuable benefit to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife in the state and agree to enter into a memorandum of agreement to develop and adopt by rule voluntary best management practices for the state’s agriculture industry which reflect the industry’s existing contribution to the conservation and management of freshwater aquatic life and wild animal life in the state. (1) The department shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the purpose of developing the best management practices pursuant to this section and applying such best management practices on agricultural lands within the state. The agreement may allow for selected pilot projects in order to be�er facilitate the development of the best management practices. (2) The department may adopt rules establishing the best management practices pursuant to this section. The rules must include provisions for a notice of intent to implement the best management practices and a system to assure the implementation of the best management practices, including recordkeeping requirements. (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including s. 163.3162, the implementation of the best management practices pursuant to this section is voluntary and except as specifically provided under this section and s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution, an agency, department, district, or unit of local government may not adopt or enforce any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or policy regarding the best management practices on land classified as agricultural land pursuant to s. 193.461. History.—s. 10, ch. 2013-226; s. 68, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.087. PART V PENALTIES 570.971 Penalties; administrative and civil. 570.971 Penalties; administrative and civil.— (1) The department or enforcing authority may impose the following fine amount for the class category specified in the chapter or section of law violated: (a) Class I.—For each violation in the Class I category, a fine not to exceed $1,000 may be imposed. (b) Class II.—For each violation in the Class II category, a fine not to exceed $5,000 may be imposed. (c) Class III.—For each violation in the Class III category, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed. (d) Class IV.—For each violation in the Class IV category, a fine of $10,000 or more may be imposed. (2)(a) This section does not supersede a chapter or section of law or rule that limits the total fine amount that may be imposed for a violation. (b) The class categories under this section also apply to penalties provided by rule. (c) The penalties under this section are in addition to any other remedy provided by law. (3) A person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter is subject to an administrative or civil fine in the Class II category in addition to any other penalty provided by law. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/Chapter570/PART V/ (4) The department may refuse to issue or renew any license, permit, authorization, certificate, or registration to a person who has not satisfied a penalty imposed by the department. (5) The department may adopt rules to implement this section or any section that references this section. History.—s. 116, ch. 2014-150. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright © 2000- 2018 State of Florida.