Florida § 585.147 - Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 585.147 — Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 585.147. Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements.
(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.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 585.147
What does Florida Statutes § 585.147 cover?
Section 585.147 ("Permit for transporting or hauling certain animals or animal products; vehicle and container requirements.") 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 § 585.147?
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