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Under Florida Statutes section 553.80(8), which statement applies to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ agricultural structures, such as pole barns not used by the public?

Correct Answer

A) The Department of Agriculture is not subject to local permitting or plan review

Section 553.80(8) exempts the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from local permitting requirements, plan review and inspection fees for the specified agricultural structures not used by the public. This is a department-specific provision, not a blanket exemption for every privately owned agricultural building. Source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599/0553/Sections/0553.80.html

Answer Options
A
The Department of Agriculture is not subject to local permitting or plan review
B
They are exempt from the Florida Building Code in its entirety
C
They require a permit but are exempt from structural plan review
D
They are exempt only where the parcel is classified agricultural for tax purposes

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 553.80(8) exempts the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from local permitting requirements, plan review and inspection fees for the specified agricultural structures not used by the public. This is a department-specific provision, not a blanket exemption for every privately owned agricultural building. Source: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599/0553/Sections/0553.80.html

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