Florida § 499.701 - Adoption of rules by the department.
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§ 499.701. Adoption of rules by the department.
(1) The department shall adopt and enforce rules necessary to the administration of its authority under this part. The rules must be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the public and persons manufacturing, distributing, dealing, and possessing ether, and must provide for application forms and procedures, record-keeping requirements, and security. The rules must be in substantial conformity with generally accepted standards of safety concerning such subject matter. (2) The department may adopt rules regarding recordkeeping and security for methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or butyl acetate as needed. These products and records are open to inspection in the same manner as are ether products and records.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 499.701 ("Adoption of rules by the department.") 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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