§ 597.0042, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 597. AQUACULTURE
Public records exemptions; aquaculture records.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) The following records held by the department are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution:
(a) Shellfish receiving and production records generated by shellfish processing facilities licensed pursuant to s. 597.020.
(b) Audit records and supporting documentation required for submerged land leases issued in accordance with chapter 253 or former chapter 370.
(c) Aquaculture production records and receipts generated by aquaculture facilities certified pursuant to s. 597.004.
(2) A record made confidential and exempt under subsection (1) may be disclosed to another governmental entity in the performance of its duties and responsibilities and may be disclosed pursuant to s. 474.2165.
(3) The exemption from public records requirements under subsection (1) applies to aquaculture records held before, on, or after July 1, 2021.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 2021-59; s. 1, ch. 2026-11.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 119.07, Fla. Stat.Inspection and copying of records; photographing public records; fees; exemptions.Printed as s. 119.07(1)
- Fla. Stat. ch. 253STATE LANDSPrinted as chapter 253
- § 474.2165, Fla. Stat.Ownership and control of veterinary medical patient records; report or copies of records to be furnished.Printed as s. 474.2165
- § 597.004, Fla. Stat.Aquaculture certificate of registration.Printed as s. 597.004
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