For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Florida Statutes § 581.011, and the following definitions shall apply:
    (1) “”Lettuce”” means plants and plant parts of Lactuca sativa.
    (2) “”Lettuce mosaic”” means a seed-borne and insect-transmitted virus disease affecting lettuce.
    (3) “”Person”” means individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations.
    (4) “”Regulated article”” means lettuce mosaic virus, lettuce seeds, and lettuce plants.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(13), (23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7) FS. History-New 5-1-73, Repromulgated 12-31-74, Formerly 5B-38.01, Amended 5-25-93, 11-14-23.