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2012 Florida Statutes

Title XXXV AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY
Chapter 570 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES Entire Chapter
SECTION 961
Definitions.
F.S. 570.961
570.961 Definitions.—As used in ss. 570.96-570.962, the term:
(1) “Agritourism activity” means any activity carried out on a farm or ranch or in a forest that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, harvest-your-own, or nature-based activities and attractions. An activity is an agritourism activity whether or not the participant paid to participate in the activity.
(2) “Agritourism professional” means any person who is engaged in the business of providing one or more agritourism activities, whether or not for compensation.
(3) “Farm” means the land, buildings, support facilities, machinery, and other appurtenances used in the production of farm or aquaculture products, including land used to display plants, animals, farm products, or farm equipment to the public.
(4) “Farm operation” has the same meaning as defined in s. 823.14.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-244; s. 17, ch. 2012-83.