Florida It is known for its beaches, theme parks and its wildlife, which make it one of the tourist destinations most important in the United States. Most of its visitors are unaware of the unique law that regulates the sale of souvenirswhich establishes an unavoidable requirement for that a souvenir can be labeled with the legend “From Florida.”
What the law says that regulates the sale of souvenirs in Florida
According to the state legislationsigned into law in 2022 by Governor Ron DeSantisany item sold as a souvenir and promoted as “from Florida” must be registered with the Department of Agriculture local.
“Es illegal that anyone use, reproduce or distribute the logos “Fresh From Florida”, “From Florida” or other logos of the Florida Agricultural Promotion Campaign on any agricultural or agricultural-based product that is not a product of Florida,” the law highlights.
A law regulates the sale of souvenirs in FloridaJohn Raoux – AP
In case of breachesthis law establishes a series of sanctionssuch as administrative warnings, fines or even the business license suspension. In addition, repeat offenders will face more severe penalties, which may even result in misdemeanor prosecutions.
Although the regulations were designed to protect the state’s agricultural products, its application has a direct impact on stores that sell tourist souvenirs, since it is not possible for them to reproduce or distribute those logos. without being registered with the department.
The rule that regulates the sale of souvenirs is not the only unusual one in the state. One of the most peculiar, and which compiles NBC Miami, bans women from falling asleep under hair dryers in beauty salons. However, the prohibition is not the most curious thing about this law, but the fact that, in case of non-compliance, the person responsible for paying the fine is not the client, but the owner of the hair salon.
Based on the abundant fauna that characterizes Florida, a law was enacted that prohibits feeding alligators or crocodiles. Although it may be obvious, this regulation was established to prevent animals from becoming accustomed to human contact and becoming a risk to people. Violating this rule has sanctions.
Another curious measure is the one that prohibits the mass release of balloons. In Florida, releasing ten or more balloons simultaneously is illegalunless these are biodegradable or involve scientific or indoor activities. The purpose of this regulation is protect the environment and faunasince balloons can be mistaken for food by birds and other animals.
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A Florida rule that surprises and generates controversy is the one that establishes that the adultery It is considered a misdemeanor. Although this regulation is rarely applied in practice, it remains in force and penalizes those who maintain extramarital relations publicly.
Besides, “be annoying” In that state it is also illegal. A regulation establishes that any action that disturbs the peace or affects the health of citizens could be sanctioned. Although the term is vague and can be interpreted in different ways, the law gives local authorities the power to enforce fines to those who violate this provision.
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