The Department of Agriculture shall, within 15 days of the citrus fruit dealer obtaining its license, examine each application for agent registration and consider the information submitted therewith. The Department of Agriculture shall also consider the past history of any applicant for whom registration is sought, including failure of the applicant to comply with any valid order issued by the Department of Agriculture or Department of Citrus relating to citrus fruit laws or rules, whether individually or in connection with any licensed citrus fruit dealer for whom the applicant has acted as agent.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 601.10(1), 601.601(2) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 601.601. History—New 8-31-15.