Florida Statutes 578.181 – Penalties; administrative fine
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(1) The department may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties against a person who violates this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter or who impedes, obstructs, hinders, or otherwise attempts to prevent the department from performing its duty in connection with this chapter:
For details, see Fla. Stat. § 775.082(4)(b)
(a) For a minor violation, issuance of a warning letter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Florida Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor of the second degree | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Florida Statutes 578.181
- Dealer: means any person who sells or offers for sale any agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, or shrub seed for seeding purposes, and includes farmers who sell cleaned, processed, packaged, and labeled seed. See Florida Statutes 578.011
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or its authorized representative. See Florida Statutes 578.011
- minor: includes any person who has not attained the age of 18 years. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(b) For violations other than a minor violation:
1. Imposition of an administrative fine in the Class I category pursuant to s. 570.971 for each occurrence.
2. Revocation or suspension of the registration as a seed dealer.