Florida Statute 500.165 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

500.165 Transporting shipments of food items; rules; penalty.—

(1) It is unlawful for a carrier to transport food items in a vehicle or rail car that has been or is being used to transport solid waste, hazardous substances, hazardous wastes, biohazardous wastes, or any substance that may pose a threat to human health.

(2) The department may by rule set standards for decontamination and provide for exceptions when the standards are met. The department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. The department shall also adopt rules for administrative fines based upon the potential damage caused by violation, not to exceed the amount specified in subsection (3).

(3) A person who violates subsection (1) or the rules adopted under subsection (2) is subject to an administrative fine in the Class III category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each violation. In addition, a person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.—s. 15, ch. 92-180; s. 14, ch. 94-180; s. 36, ch. 2014-150.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 500.165
M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
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