Definitions, Regulated Honeybee Pests, Unwanted Races of Honeybees, Regulated Articles, Movement of Regulated Articles, Registration with the Department, Location of Managed Honey Bee Colonies, Apiary Inspection Procedures, Special Inspection and ...
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
5B-54.001Definitions
5B-54.003Regulated Honeybee Pests
5B-54.004Unwanted Races of Honeybees
5B-54.005Regulated Articles
5B-54.006Movement of Regulated Articles
5B-54.010Registration with the Department
5B-54.0105Location of Managed Honey Bee Colonies
5B-54.011Apiary Inspection Procedures
5B-54.0115Special Inspection and Certification Fees
5B-54.012Apiary Inspection Conditions
5B-54.013Identification of Ownership of Honeybee Hives
5B-54.014Issuance of Certificates
5B-54.015Special Inspection to Meet Requirements of Other States and for Export to Foreign Countries
5B-54.016Interim Detention of Honey Bees and Equipment
5B-54.017Destruction or Treatment of Infested or Infected Colonies
5B-54.0175Irradiation of Beekeeping Equipment
5B-54.018Compensation for Infested or Infected Colonies
5B-54.019Procedures for Abandoned Apiaries
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 43 No. 199, October 13, 2017 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
5B-54.010 Registration with the Department.
Each beekeeper having honey bee colonies within the state must register with the department utilizing the following procedures:
(1) Submit an application which shall contain provisions with which the applicant must comply and must be signed by the applicant or applicant’s representative. The Application for Beekeeping Registration, (FDACS-08176, revised 1/18 07/17), is provided for this purpose and incorporated herein by reference. A copy may be obtained from online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-No.
(2) through (7) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.045, 586.10(3)(f), (3)(i), 586.15 FS. History–New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, 6-20-00, 3-11-04, 1-1-14, _____.
5B-54.0105 Location of Managed Honey Bee Colonies.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) The Honey Bee Queen Compliance Agreement, FDACS-08419, Revised 01/18 12/17, provides best management requirements for maintaining Hone Bee Queens. This agreement is incorporated herein by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No.
(4) through (5) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 586.10 FS. Law Implemented 586.045, 586.055, 586.10(1) 586.10(3)(f), (3)(i), 586.15 FS. History–New 1-1-14, _____.
