The proposed rule is being developed to update testing offered at the Bronson Animal Diagnostic Laboratory and the fee schedule associated with the testing. Industry partners including Pilgrim’s Pride, Florida Cattleman’s Association, Cal-Maine, and ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-13.0035Definitions

5C-13.004Schedule of Fees

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is being developed to update testing offered at the Bronson Animal Diagnostic Laboratory and the fee schedule associated with the testing. Industry partners including Pilgrim’s Pride, Florida Cattleman’s Association, Cal-Maine, and the Animal Industry Technical Council (AITC) were consulted and they are in agreement with the proposed changes. The lab offers this testing as a service and not as a required regulatory fee.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: To update tests offered by the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and associated fees to fall in line with national standards.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 585.002(4), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.61, 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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; [e-mail]; 407 South Calhoun Street M7,Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.