{"data":{"id":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-570.61","jurisdiction":"us-fl","citation":"Fla. Stat. § 570.61","heading":"Division of Aquaculture; powers and duties.","body":"The powers and duties of the Division of Aquaculture shall include, but are not limited to, administering the aquaculture certification program; enforcing shellfish sanitation standards; administering the aquaculture and shellfish lease programs; ensuring that shellfish processing facilities comply with applicable food safety requirements; mitigating, creating, and enhancing natural shellfish harvesting areas; providing education to fishers and aquaculturists; promoting aquaculture development; purchasing commodities as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section; receiving and accepting grants, aids, gifts, and donations; providing grants, aids, and other technical assistance; and ensuring the safety of Florida waters.\nHistory.—s. 23, ch. 2000-364; s. 4, ch. 2001-66.","path":["TITLE XXXV AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, AND ANIMAL INDUSTRY","CHAPTER 570 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES"],"source_url":"https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute\u0026URL=0500-0599/0570/0570.html","current_through":"2026 Florida Statutes","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:09:29Z","sha256":"d8a5e80b60f7af670f8dd9f07d53f43f4ded15fd96d0d4074d1643173f666563","source_id":"us-fl","stale":false,"prev":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-570.549","next":"us-fl/fla.-stat.-570.62"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}