# Fla. Stat. § 581.035: 581.035 Preemption of regulatory authority over nurseries

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C581_S581.035

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 581.035
- **Heading:** 581.035 Preemption of regulatory authority over nurseries
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 581 / Section 581.035

## Text

It is the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over nurseries. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the authority to regulate, inspect, and permit:

(1) Nursery owners, plant brokers, and stock dealers; and

(2) Nurseries, nursery stock, plants, and plant products, including any aquatic plant as defined in s. 369.22 which is grown in a nursery,

is preempted to the department.

History: s. 4, ch. 92-147.

## Nearby sections

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- [Fla. Stat. § 581.111 581.111 Emergency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C581_S581.111.md)
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