Florida legal term
Agriculture warrant in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Agriculture warrant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Agriculture warrant” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Agriculture warrant” means an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a person competent to issue search warrants pursuant to s. 933.01, authorizing department employees to exercise any duty or power granted by chapter 581 or chapter 585 with respect to any plant pest or animal pest identified in the warrant, including, but not limited to, conducting inspections, setting traps, examining records, testing, dipping, disinfecting, treating, identifying, quarantining, taking samples and measurements, and seizing or destroying property.(b) “Animal pest” means any biological or chemi (Fla. Stat. § 933.40)
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