Florida § 573.117 - Marketing agreement.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 573.117 — Marketing agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 573.117. Marketing agreement.
In order to effectuate the declared policy of ss. 573.101-573.124, the department shall have the power to enter into marketing agreements, which agreements may contain any of those provisions contained in s. 573.114 with distributors, producers, and others engaged in the handling of agricultural commodities regulating the handling of the commodities, which marketing agreements shall be binding upon the signatories exclusively. The execution of a marketing agreement shall in no manner affect the issuance, administration, or enforcement of any marketing order. The department may issue a marketing order without executing a marketing agreement, or may execute a marketing agreement and issue a marketing order covering the same commodities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 573.117
What does Florida Statutes § 573.117 cover?
Section 573.117 ("Marketing agreement.") 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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