Commissioner Adam H. Putnam

Office of General Counsel

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to all twelve Divisions, numerous Offices of the Department, and the Commissioner of Agriculture in his official capacity as well as a member of the Florida Cabinet. Services provided by the OGC include the drafting and enforcement of administrative actions, drafting and interpretation of proposed legislation, statutory interpretation, legal opinions, rulemaking, contract review, state and federal civil and administrative appeals, and advice, oversight and representation with respect to department litigation.

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Office of General Counsel
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
407 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800

Phone: 850-245-1000
Facsimile: 850-245-1001

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