Agricultural Dealer Bond

Florida Agricultural Dealer Bond

FDACS agricultural products dealer surety under Fla. Stat. § 604.20

Florida dealers in agricultural products must deliver a surety bond or certificate of deposit to FDACS before licensure. The penal sum is twice peak monthly producer volume, with a statutory floor of $5,000 and a typical cap of $100,000. Related citrus, feed, and fertilizer dealer SKUs map here.

Overview

What Is a Florida Agricultural Dealer Bond?

A Florida agricultural products dealer bond guarantees faithful accounting for and payment to Florida producers (and other licensed dealers) for agricultural products bought or handled under Fla. Stat. §§ 604.15–604.34.

Key Provisions
  • Guarantees compliance with Fla. Stat. § 604.20
  • Protects the obligee named on the Florida bond form
  • Remains subject to the penal sum and bond conditions
Surety Obligation Overview

What Does This Bond Guarantee?

The surety bond guarantees that the principal will perform the duties required under Fla. Stat. § 604.20 up to the penal sum.

Principal
The party required to obtain the bond and perform the underlying obligation.
Obligee
Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Florida
Surety
The company issuing the bond and guaranteeing the obligation to the obligee.

When a claim may arise

A claim may arise if the principal fails to comply with the bonded Florida obligation or causes covered loss to the obligee or protected parties.

If a claim is valid

If a claim is valid, the surety may pay up to the bond penalty according to the bond terms; the principal remains liable to reimburse the surety.

Scope of the Obligation
  • Comply with Fla. Stat. § 604.20
  • Satisfy Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Florida filing conditions
  • Maintain the bond for the required term
Bond terms

Bond summary

Amount, premium, term, and the authority that requires this filing.

Eligibility

Who Needs This Bond?

Dealers in agricultural products who must hold an FDACS dealer license under Chapter 604, plus related Florida ag dealer classes (citrus fruit, feed, fertilizer) that online surfaces as separate SKUs under this umbrella.

Who Is Required to File
  • Applicants required by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
  • Florida businesses renewing or expanding licensed activity
  • Out-of-state firms filing into Florida markets
Requirements

What You Need to Apply

Use FDACS Form FDACS-06303 (or the current department bond form) in the exact licensed business name. Amount equals twice the maximum monthly Florida-producer volume (or estimate for new dealers), not less than $5,000 and generally not more than $100,000. Citrus fruit dealers follow § 601.61 - Department of Citrus sizing — confirm your class.

Required Documentation
  1. Legal entity name matching the license or filing
  2. Bond amount: $5,000 minimum up to $100,000 — twice peak monthly Florida producer volume (FDACS)
  3. citrus - feed - fertilizer classes may differ — confirm before ordering
  4. Florida obligee form or statute citation
  5. Owner or officer identification for underwriting
Filing

How this filing works

  1. 01

    Confirm the Florida requirement

    Share your license type, court order, or obligee form and the exact penal sum required by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

  2. 02

    Underwrite and price

    We review credit and filing details, then quote premium options through licensed surety markets.

  3. 03

    Issue and file

    Once approved, we issue the bond for delivery to Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Florida or for your Florida filing package.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required amount for a Florida agricultural dealer bond?

The amount is $5,000 minimum up to $100,000 — twice peak monthly Florida producer volume (FDACS); citrus - feed - fertilizer classes may differ — confirm before ordering, as set under Fla. Stat. § 604.20 and confirmed with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Who is the obligee on a Florida agricultural dealer bond?

The obligee is typically Commissioner of Agriculture, State of Florida. Always match the exact name on the Florida form.

How long does it take to get the bond?

Many Florida filings can be underwritten the same day when documents and credit are complete; complex amounts may take longer.

Does bad credit prevent approval?

Not always. Premium and collateral options vary by credit and bond size — ask for markets that still write the risk.

How do I renew the bond?

Most bonds renew on the term shown (1 Year). Keep continuity so your Florida license or filing does not lapse.

Authority Resources

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

leg.state.fl.us

Next step

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