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The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XXXV
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Chapter 571
Agricultural Advertising
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571.29  Unlawful acts.--It is unlawful for any person to use, reproduce, or distribute the logo of the Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign without being registered with the department, or to otherwise violate the provisions of this part or any rules adopted under this part.

(1)  Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part or any rule promulgated under this part is subject to the imposition of an administrative fine of up to $1,000 for each offense. Upon repeated violation, the department may seek enforcement pursuant to s. 120.69.

(2)  Any person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this part or rules adopted under this part is, for the first offense, guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083, and is, for each succeeding offense, guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

History.--s. 16, ch. 90-323.