Florida § 604.71 - Local regulation of vegetable gardens.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 604.71 — Local regulation of vegetable gardens., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 604.71. Local regulation of vegetable gardens.
(1) The Legislature intends to encourage the development of sustainable cultivation of vegetables and fruits at all levels of production, including for personal consumption, as an important interest of the state. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law, a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state may not regulate vegetable gardens on residential properties. Any such local ordinance or regulation regulating vegetable gardens on residential properties is void and unenforceable. (3) This section does not preclude the adoption of a local ordinance or regulation of a general nature that does not specifically regulate vegetable gardens, including, but not limited to, regulations and ordinances relating to water use during drought conditions, fertilizer use, or control of invasive species. (4) As used in this section, the term “vegetable garden” means a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated for human ingestion.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 604.71 cover?
Section 604.71 ("Local regulation of vegetable gardens.") 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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