Florida Statutes 585.147 – Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 585.147
- animal: as used in this chapter , shall include wild or game animals whenever necessary to effectively control or eradicate dangerous transmissible diseases or pests which threaten the agricultural interests of the state. See Florida Statutes 585.01
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
(1) No person shall engage in the business of transporting or hauling any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animal; any product of an animal that died other than by slaughter; or any inedible animal product not meant for human consumption without having first applied for, and obtained from the department, a permit, which shall expire on June 30 of each year.
(2) All vehicles used in the transportation of carcasses or refuse on public highways shall be of such construction as to prevent seepage or residue from escaping.
(3) All barrels or other containers used for transportation and storage of carcasses or refuse shall be clearly marked “INEDIBLE” with letters not less than 2 inches in height.