The purpose and effect of this rule is to adopt the requirements necessary to transfer the ownership of a dog or cat by sale within Florida.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    5C-28.001: Dog and Cats - Intrastate Transfer of Ownership
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule is to adopt the requirements necessary to transfer the ownership of a dog or cat by sale within Florida.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: To adopt the specific official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) that must be obtained before ownership of a dog or cat can be transferred by sale within Florida.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 585.002(4) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.145(2) 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, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dr. William Jeter, Chief, Bureau of Animal Disease Control, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, Room 332, 407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800; (850)410-0900; fax: (850)410-0957

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
To adopt the specific official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) that must be obtained before ownership of a dog or cat can be transferred by sale within Florida.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule is to adopt the requirements necessary to transfer the ownership of a dog or cat by sale within Florida.
Rulemaking Authority:
585.002(4) FS.
Law:
585.145(2) FS.
Contact:
Dr. William Jeter, Chief, Bureau of Animal Disease Control, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, Room 332, 407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800; (850)410-0900; fax: (850)410-0957
Related Rules: (1)
5C-28.001. Dogs and Cats - Intrastate Transfer of Ownership