Florida § 379.2522 - Oysters produced in and outside state; labeling; tracing; rules.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 379.2522 — Oysters produced in and outside state; labeling; tracing; rules., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 379.2522. Oysters produced in and outside state; labeling; tracing; rules.
(1) No wholesale or retail dealer, as defined in s. 379.362(1), shall sell any oysters produced outside this state unless they are labeled as such, or unless it is otherwise reasonably made known to the purchaser that the oysters were not produced in this state. (2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall promulgate rules whereby oysters produced in Florida waters can be traced to the location from which they were harvested. A wholesale or retail dealer may not sell any oysters produced in this state unless they are labeled so that they may be traced to the point of harvesting.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 379.2522
What does Florida Statutes § 379.2522 cover?
Section 379.2522 ("Oysters produced in and outside state; labeling; tracing; rules.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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