This rule chapter implements the department’s authority to regulate slugs and phytophagous snails in a manner that prohibits introduction of unwanted pests and diseases so that viable trade is provided to industry stakeholders. The proposed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Plant Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5B-43.001Definitions

5B-43.002Purpose of Chapter

5B-43.003Snails Injurious to Florida Agriculture

5B-43.004Notice of Quarantine

5B-43.005Interstate Regulations

5B-43.007International Regulations

5B-43.009Infested and Regulated Areas

5B-43.011Certificates, Limited Permits, Master Permits, Compliance Agreements: Issuance, Cancellations, Attachment

5B-43.013Penalties for Violation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule chapter implements the department’s authority to regulate slugs and phytophagous snails in a manner that prohibits introduction of unwanted pests and diseases so that viable trade is provided to industry stakeholders. The proposed amendments to this rule chapter clarifies the department’s processes regarding this matter.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rulemaking deletes unnecessary rule text, adopts revised incorporated material, outlines current regulatory activity by the department, and clarifies and updates regulatory expectations of industry stakeholders.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (4), (5), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (11), (15), (16), (20), (21), 581.083, 581.101, 581.111, 581.121, 581.211, 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. Greg Hodges; [e-mail]

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