# Fla. Stat. § 597.0021: 597.0021 Legislative intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0021

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 597.0021
- **Heading:** 597.0021 Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXV / Chapter 597 / Section 597.0021

## Text

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to enhance the growth of aquaculture in this state, while protecting Florida’s environment.

(2) It is also the intent of the Legislature to give the department the duty to coordinate and assist the development of aquaculture.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Aquaculture Review Council is established to provide a means of communication between the aquaculture industry and the regulatory agencies.

History: s. 1, ch. 87-367; s. 4, ch. 90-92; s. 9, ch. 91-187; s. 29, ch. 91-201; ss. 2, 6, ch. 93-152; s. 25, ch. 96-247; s. 46, ch. 2012-190.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 597.001 597.001 Florida Aquaculture Policy Act; short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.002 597.002 Legislative declaration of public policy respecting aquaculture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.003 597.003 Powers and duties of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.004 597.004 Aquaculture certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.005 597.005 Aquaculture Review Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.010 597.010 Shellfish regulation; leases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.010.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.0015 597.0015 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0015.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.020 597.020 Shellfish processors; regulation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.020.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.0021 597.0021 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.0041 597.0041 Prohibited acts; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0041.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.0042 597.0042 Public records exemptions; aquaculture records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0042.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 597.0045 597.0045 Cultured shellfish theft reward program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXV_C597_S597.0045.md)

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