# Fla. Stat. § 580.081: 580.081 Misbranding

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.081

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 580.081
- **Heading:** 580.081 Misbranding
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 580 / Section 580.081

## Text

No person shall distribute misbranded commercial feed or feedstuff. A commercial feed or feedstuff shall be deemed to be misbranded:

(1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular.

(2) If it is distributed under the name of another commercial feed or feedstuff.

(3) If it is not labeled as required by this chapter or the rules promulgated hereunder.

(4) If it does not conform to the definition of identity and standard of quality as prescribed by rule.

(5) If any word, statement, or other information required by this chapter to appear on the label or labeling is not prominently and conspicuously placed thereon in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(6) If it is not appropriate for its intended or purported use.

(7) If a nutrient test, conducted by a laboratory certified in nutrient testing, on a sample of commercial feed or feedstuff from a given registrant shows the presence of any ingredient not listed on the label or the absence of any ingredient shown on the label. In such case, the department may impose a penalty in accordance with s. 580.121(1).

History: s. 8, ch. 29755, 1955; s. 7, ch. 61-440; s. 3, ch. 79-66; s. 6, ch. 86-112; s. 1, ch. 88-210; s. 33, ch. 92-143; ss. 6, 7, ch. 93-90; ss. 7, 16, ch. 94-282.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 580.011 580.011 Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.031 580.031 Definitions of words and terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.031.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.036 580.036 Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.036.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.041 580.041 Master registration; fee; refusal or cancellation of registration; reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.041.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.051 580.051 Labels; requirements; penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.051.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.065 580.065 Laboratory certifications; application; fees; requirements; reporting; refusal or cancellation of certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.065.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.071 580.071 Adulteration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.071.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.081 580.081 Misbranding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.081.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.091 580.091 Inspection; sampling; analysis; exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.091.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.111 580.111 Detained commercial feed and feedstuff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.111.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.112 580.112 Certain acts prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.112.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.121 580.121 Penalties; duties of law enforcement officers; injunctive relief.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.121.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.131 580.131 Penalty payable to consumer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.131.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 580.141 580.141 Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C580_S580.141.md)

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