# Fla. Stat. § 487.012: 487.012 Declaration of purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.012

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 487.012
- **Heading:** 487.012 Declaration of purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 487 / Part I / Section 487.012

## Text

The purpose of this part is to regulate the distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, except as provided in chapters 388 and 482, and to protect people and the environment from the adverse effects of pesticides.

History: s. 3, ch. 74-247; s. 8, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-167; ss. 2, 37, ch. 92-115; s. 3, ch. 94-233; s. 9, ch. 2000-154; s. 22, ch. 2004-64.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 487.011 487.011 Popular name; administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.012 487.012 Declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.012.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.13 487.13 Cooperation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.15 487.15 Reclamation, reimbursement, and disposal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.15.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.021 487.021 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.025 487.025 Misbranding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.025.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.031 487.031 Prohibited acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.031.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.041 487.041 Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.041.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.042 487.042 Restricted-use pesticides; designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.042.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.044 487.044 Certification; examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.044.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.045 487.045 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.045.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.046 487.046 Application; licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.046.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.047 487.047 Nonresident license; reciprocal agreement; authorized purchase.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.047.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 487.048 487.048 Dealer’s license; records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C487_PI_S487.048.md)

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