This rulemaking implements statutory changes to Chapter 482, F.S., with new or revised definitions, updated forms, and clarified rule text.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5E-14.102Definitions

5E-14.1025Inspections and Investigations

5E-14.105Contractual Agreements in Public's Interest - Control and Preventive Treatment for Wood-Destroying Organisms

5E-14.106Use of Pesticides - Labels, Limitations, Precautions

5E-14.117Application for Department Credentials

5E-14.123Examinations

5E-14.132Certificate Issuance and Renewal Fees

5E-14.136Fumigation Special Identification Card Examination, Renewal Fees, Forms, and Duties

5E-14.1421Identification Card - Training Verification

5E-14.1471Registry of Persons Requiring Prior Notification of the Application of Pesticides

5E-14.149Enforcement and Penalties

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rulemaking implements statutory changes to Chapter 482, F.S., with new or revised definitions, updated forms, and clarified rule text.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Requirements and regulations related to pest control.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 482.051, 482.091, 482.151, 482.1562, 570.07(22), (23) FS

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 112.011, (1), 120.695, 482.021, 482.032, 482.051, (1), (3), (5), 482.061, 482.091, 482.111, 482.121, 482.132, (1), 482.141, (2), 482.151, (4), 482.152, 482.155, 482.156, 482.1562, 482.157, 482.161, 482.163, 482.2267, 570.07(22) FS, P. L. 92-516, Section 1, Chapter 92-203, Laws of Florida. 482.051(5) FS., Chapter 2006-289 (July 1, 2006), Laws of Florida

A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: November 13, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., or conclusion of the workshop, whichever occurs first.

PLACE: UF-IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit, 2556 W. Highway 318, Citra, Florida 32113, Room 109. Attendees can also join the meeting from their computer, tablet or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/265780709 or dial in using your phone: [phone], Access Code: 265-780-709.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michael Moore; [phone]; [e-mail]; 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

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