5I-4.011. Penalties for Violations

Section 589.011, F.S., provides that the Florida Forest Service on behalf of the state may adopt and enforce rules necessary for the protection, utilization, occupancy, and development of state forest lands or any lands leased by or otherwise assigned to the Service for management purposes. Any person violating or otherwise failing to comply with any of the provisions of Sections 589.011, 589.071 or 590.14, F.S., or rules adopted pursuant to Section 589.011, F.S., is guilty of a non-criminal violation as defined in Section 775.08(3), F.S., punishable only by fine not to exceed $1,000.00.

Rulemaking Authority 589.011(4), 589.071 FS. Law Implemented 589.011, 589.071, 590.14 FS. History–New 5-24-92, Amended 1-19-95, 5-31-04, 5-16-12, 9-30-15.