Florida Statutes 576.122 – Seizure, condemnation, and sale
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 576.122
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or its authorized representatives. See Florida Statutes 576.011
- Fertilizer: means any substance which:(a) Contains one or more recognized plant nutrients and promotes plant growth, or(b) Controls soil acidity or alkalinity, or(c) Provides other soil enrichment, or(d) Provides other corrective measures to the soil. See Florida Statutes 576.011Any lot of fertilizer not in compliance with the provisions of this law shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the department to the circuit court in the county in which the fertilizer is located. In the event the court finds the fertilizer to be in violation of this law and orders it condemned, it shall be disposed of as the court may direct; provided, that in no instance shall the disposition of the fertilizer be ordered by the court without first giving the owner or custodian an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the fertilizer or for permission to process or relabel it to bring it into compliance with this chapter.