Agricultural Commerce, Business Development and Marketing
Agricultural Dealer’s Licenses
Licensing Agricultural Dealers
The Florida License and Bond Law aids in the marketing of agricultural products by providing a marketplace relatively free of unfair trading practices and defaults.
The law helps assure that producers receive proper payment for their products and protects them against buyers who fail to pay.
Dealers in agricultural products must be licensed and bonded. They must file an application, pay a fee, and post a surety bond.
If a dealer fails to pay for products, the producer may file a claim against the dealer's bond.
The Florida License and Bond Law aids in the marketing of agricultural products by providing a marketplace relatively free of unfair trading practices and defaults. The law helps assure that producers receive proper payment for their products and protects them against buyers who fail to pay.
Dealers in agricultural products must be licensed and bonded. To secure a license, they must file an application, pay a fee, and post a surety bond or certificate of deposit. If a dealer fails to pay for products, the producer may file a claim.
Complaints must be filed within six months of the sale or delivery of the agricultural product. The Complainant must provide a $50 filing fee for each complaint filed. If the claim is upheld, then money is taken from the dealer's bond and paid to the producer.
Search for Licensed Dealers
Licensed Dealers in Florida, Searchable Database
Agricultural License and Bond Claims
Dealers That Have Claims Against Them
Official Forms
- DACS-06300 Assignment of Certificate of Deposit (PDF)
- DACS-06301 Affidavit of Exemption (PDF)
- DACS-06302 Application for Agricultural Products Dealer License (PDF)
- DACS-06303 Agricultural Products Dealer Bond (PDF)
- DACS-06304 Public Sale of Thoroughbred Horses Bond (PDF)
- DACS-06305 Application for Livestock Market License (PDF)
- DACS-06306 Grain Dealers Monthly Report (PDF)
- DACS-06326 Public Sale of Thoroughbred Horses Application (PDF)
- DACS-06329 Agricultural Products Dealer Claim Packet (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs About the License and Bond Law
Print Resources
- DACS-P-00001 Florida Agriculture in the Marketplace (PDF)
- DACS-P-01559 Reduce Your Risk: Only Do Business With Licensed Agricultural Dealers (PDF)
Florida Laws
- Chapter 534, F.S.
- Chapter 535, F.S.
- Chapter 604, F.S.
- Chapter 627, F.S.
- Chapter 5H-1, FAC
Contact Us About Agricultural Dealer's Licenses
Division of Marketing and Development
Bureau of Agricultural Dealer's Licenses
The Mayo Building
407 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
Mandy Medders
(850) 617-7150
(850) 617-7151 Fax
Christopher.Green@FreshFromFlorida.com
