Florida Statutes Title XXXV. Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry § 583.181. Disposal of dead poultry and hatchery residue; inspection and quarantine; penalties

(1) Definitions.--As used in this section, where the context permits, the term:

(2) Sanitary disposal of dead poultry and hatchery residue.--Every poultry producer, egg producer, and poultry hatchery doing business in this state shall provide for the sanitary disposal of dead birds and hatchery residue. The disposal may be accomplished by incineration, processing in approved rendering plants, feeding to swine in permitted garbage feeding establishments after adequate heat treatment, burial in sanitary disposal pits or sanitary landfills, or other methods which may be approved by the department. If dead birds or hatchery residue is not disposed of on the premises where produced, the materials must be transported to the disposal site in containers sufficiently sealed so as to prevent spillage thereof.

(3) Powers and duties.--In the discharge of its duties under this section, the department has the power:

(4) Exemptions.--The provisions of this section do not apply to poultry producers or egg producers with flocks of 500 birds or less, unless it is determined by the department that such producer's means of disposal constitutes a disease threat.

(5) Penalty.--Any person who violates the provisions of this section or the rules adopted hereunder is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083.