Florida Statute 570.48 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXV
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY

Chapter 570
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

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F.S. 570.48

570.48 Division of Fruit and Vegetables; powers and duties; records.—The duties of the Division of Fruit and Vegetables include, but are not limited to:

(1) Performing the duties relating to the inspection and certification of fresh citrus fruit shipments for maturity and grade required by rules promulgated under the Florida Citrus Code; performing the inspection and certification duties assigned in connection with regulations issued under federal or state marketing agreements or orders; and performing the other inspection and certification assignments requested by and agreed upon with the applicant.

(2)(a) Performing the duties relating to inspection and certification of the maturity and condition of fresh citrus fruits to be processed required by the rules promulgated under the Florida Citrus Code.

(b) Inspecting and certifying the grade, quality, or condition of the finished processed pack, as required by rules promulgated under the Florida Citrus Code.

(c) Performing the inspection and certification duties as are assigned in connection with regulations issued under federal or state marketing agreements or orders for other fruit and vegetables.

(d) Conducting inspections of internal quality for any fruit or vegetable.

(e) Performing tomato food safety inspections under s. 500.70 on tomato farms, in tomato greenhouses, and in tomato packinghouses and repackers.

(f) Performing other inspection and certification assignments as requested by and agreed upon with the applicant.

(3) Performing such duties relating to inspection and certification of vegetables, other fruits, melons, and nuts as are requested by and agreed upon with the applicant and performing such inspection and certification duties as are assigned in connection with regulations issued under federal or state marketing agreements or orders.

(4) Performing such duties relating to enforcement of the citrus bond and license law as are required by chapter 601.

(5) Performing analyses on waxes, dyes, and other substances used on citrus fruit and issuing authorization for the use of such waxes, dyes, and other substances; issuing equipment to inspectors and maintaining the equipment; conducting necessary technical investigations relative to inspectional procedures; and carrying out the technical duties prescribed under the arsenical spray provisions of chapter 601 and other technical duties prescribed by the department.

(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, appointing, certifying, licensing, and supervising inspectors whose duties are to inspect fruit and vegetables that are regulated by state law, if federal law does not require such inspectors to be licensed or certified by the federal government.

History.—s. 1, ch. 59-54; ss. 4, 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 82-165; s. 50, ch. 83-216; s. 9, ch. 84-165; s. 3, ch. 92-4; ss. 3, 4, ch. 92-290; ss. 29, 30, ch. 92-291; s. 25, ch. 93-169; s. 348, ch. 96-406; s. 8, ch. 99-391; s. 12, ch. 2007-67; s. 4, ch. 2010-25; s. 14, ch. 2016-6; s. 25, ch. 2022-5.

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RAM OF SO. FL., INC. v. WCI Communities, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-03-26

Citation: 869 So. 2d 1210, 2004 WL 591476

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 25 (1908) ("Contracts or agreements that

Promontory Enterprises, Inc. v. SOUTHERN ENGIN. & CONTRACT., INC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2004-01-02

Citation: 864 So. 2d 479, 2004 WL 19501

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 25 (1908) ("Contracts... that violate the

Castro v. Sangles

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1994-06-07

Citation: 637 So. 2d 989, 1994 WL 243861

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 25 (1908), declaring: "The courts will

Ago

Court: Florida Attorney General Reports | Date Filed: 1992-05-22

Snippet: 121, 331.326, 378.101, 403.73, 442.111, 526.311, 570.48,601.15, and 601.76, F.S. 14 See, e.g., City of

Kulla v. EF Hutton & Co., Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1983-01-25

Citation: 426 So. 2d 1055, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18538

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19 (1908) (courts will not aid either party

Outdoor Resorts, Etc. v. Outdoor Resorts, Etc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1980-02-06

Citation: 379 So. 2d 471, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15528

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19 (1908). In Stewart the owner of a sawmill

Point East One Condominium v. POINT EAST, ETC.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1977-06-28

Citation: 348 So. 2d 32, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16279

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19 (1908). Thus, we agree with the trial judge

Edwards v. Trulis

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1968-02-22

Citation: 212 So. 2d 893

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns and Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A.,N.S., 649; Escambia Land & Mfg

Rinker Materials Corp. v. Holloway Materials Corp.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1964-09-11

Citation: 167 So. 2d 875

Snippet: Stewart & Bro. v. Stearns & Culver Lbr. Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 26, 24 L.R.A., N.S., 649, where the Court

Diversified Enterprises, Inc. v. West

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1962-05-16

Citation: 141 So. 2d 27

Snippet: v. Stearns & Culver Lumber Co., 1908, 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A., N.S., 649. See also 7 Fla.Jur

Schaal v. Race

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1961-12-08

Citation: 135 So. 2d 252

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns & Culver Lbr. Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A.(N.S.) 649." In Local No. 234

Wall v. Bureau of Lathing & Plastering of Dade County, Florida, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1960-02-04

Citation: 117 So. 2d 767, 45 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2883

Snippet: Stewart v. Steams & Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 25, 24 L.R.A..N.S., 649. In the instant

Local No. 234 of United Ass'n of Journeymen & Apprentices of Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry of United States & Canada v. Henley & Beckwith, Inc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1953-07-31

Citation: 66 So. 2d 818, 1953 Fla. LEXIS 1605, 32 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2577

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns and Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A.,N.S., 649; Escambia Land & Mfg

LOCAL NO. 234, ETC. v. Henley & Beckwith, Inc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1953-07-31

Citation: 66 So. 2d 818

Snippet: Stewart v. Stearns and Culver Lumber Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A.,N.S., 649; Escambia Land & Mfg

Fraser v. Cohen

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1947-07-08

Citation: 31 So. 2d 463, 159 Fla. 253, 1947 Fla. LEXIS 765

Snippet: Stewart et al. v. Sterns Culver Lbr. Co. 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19; Ricou v. Crossland et al., 81 Fla. 574

Bruce's Juices, Inc. v. American Can Company

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1944-10-20

Citation: 22 So. 2d 461, 155 Fla. 877, 1944 Fla. LEXIS 558

Snippet: in Stewart, et al., v. Stearns Culver, 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, *Page 882 where was written: "The validity

Janet Realty Corporation v. Hoffman's Inc.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1943-12-23

Citation: 17 So. 2d 114, 154 Fla. 144, 1943 Fla. LEXIS 1059

Snippet: See Stewart v. Stearns Culver Lbr. Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A. (N.S.) 649. Public policy favors

Wilson v. Pigue (Alias Piague)

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1942-11-10

Citation: 10 So. 2d 561, 151 Fla. 734, 1942 Fla. LEXIS 1251

Snippet: Stewart Bro. v. Stearns Culver Lbr. Co.,56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A. (N.S.) 649, involved an alleged

Ericson v. Jayette, Et Ux.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1941-12-16

Citation: 5 So. 2d 453, 149 Fla. 82, 1941 Fla. LEXIS 1031

Snippet: Stewart Bro. v. Stearns Culver Lbr. Co., 56 Fla. 570, 48 So. 19, 24 L.R.A. (N.S.) 649; Massari v. Salciccia

Scott v. Kirtley

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 1933-12-06

Citation: 152 So. 721, 113 Fla. 637, 93 A.L.R. 661, 1933 Fla. LEXIS 1794

Snippet: 1035; Weed Sewing Machine Co. v. Boutelle, 56 Vt. 570, 48 Am. Rep. 821; Northrup v. Hayward,102 Minn. 307