The Florida Senate

504.28  License and fee.--

(1)  Prior to certifying food as organic, a certifying agent shall make application to the department for a license. Such application shall be on a form provided by the department and shall be accompanied by an annual license fee as established by rule of the department. The fee shall be sufficient to cover the costs of administering this part. Upon approval of the application by the department, a license shall be issued. Such licenses shall expire each June 30th. Reapplication is required for renewal.

(2)  Before buying, selling, or offering for sale any organic food, any handler, distributor, or retailer shall notify the department in a form and manner as required by the department. The term "retailer" as used in this part shall not include food service establishments licensed pursuant to chapter 509.

History.--ss. 1, 6, ch. 90-322; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 47, ch. 95-144.