To provide alternative methods of citrus inspection compliance other than what is currently in place in order to effectively compete in the world market and avert a substantial loss of revenue within the citrus industry.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Fruit and Vegetables

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

5G-5.001 Alternative Inspection Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To provide alternative methods of citrus inspection compliance other than what is currently in place in order to effectively compete in the world market and avert a substantial loss of revenue within the citrus industry.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The inspection compliance methods for citrus.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 570.07(21), (23) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(2), (16), (21) FS., 601.27 FS., 601.49 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Shannon Shepp, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetable, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 500 3rd Street, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, [phone]

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

INSPECTION PROGRAMS

5G-5.001 Alternative Inspection Programs.

The Division of Fruit and Vegetables may approve registered citrus processing plants that apply for, agree to comply with and qualify to operate under the Florida Quality Systems Certification Program Description and Guidelines, dated September 16, 2005 hereby adopted by reference and available from the Division of Fruit and Vegetables, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P. O. Box 1072, Winter Haven, Florida 33882-1072.

Specific Authority 570.07(21),(23) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(2),(16),(21), 601.27, 601.49 FS. History–New ________.