Florida § 342.05 - Precautions as to use of poisons.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 342.05 — Precautions as to use of poisons., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 342.05. Precautions as to use of poisons.
Any county or incorporated city or town in the state, its agents, servants, employees, and contractors, may use any poisonous substance, chemical, or spray in killing water hyacinths and other disagreeable or obnoxious vegetation in the waterways mentioned in s. 342.03, provided no such poisonous substance, chemical, or spray shall be used which might injure or destroy fish life or human or other animal life without first taking sufficient precaution to prevent the same.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 342.05
What does Florida Statutes § 342.05 cover?
Section 342.05 ("Precautions as to use of poisons.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 342.05?
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