Florida § 601.97 - Destruction of certain fruit containing arsenic.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 601.97 — Destruction of certain fruit containing arsenic., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 601.97. Destruction of certain fruit containing arsenic.
All citrus fruit, except grapefruit, prepared for sale or transportation, or which is being prepared for such purpose, or which has been or is being delivered for sale or transportation that may be shown by the chemical analysis provided for in s. 601.96 to contain arsenic, or any compound or derivative of arsenic, shall be destroyed by the inspector making seizure of the same, or by any citrus fruit inspector, or by the sheriff of the county where found, as may be provided by regulations prescribed by the Department of Agriculture. Regulations for the application and enforcement of ss. 601.92-601.97, inclusive, shall be promulgated by the Department of Agriculture.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 601.97
What does Florida Statutes § 601.97 cover?
Section 601.97 ("Destruction of certain fruit containing arsenic.") 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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