The proposed rule will update definitions, includes minor updates to existing rules, and adds rule 5C-3.015 addressing the prevention of the spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2), by requiring that Lagomorphs ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-3.001Definitions

5C-3.004Cattle or Bison

5C-3.012Domestic Fowl, Poultry, Poultry Products and Ratites

5C-3.015Rabbits

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule will update definitions, includes minor updates to existing rules, and adds rule 5C-3.015 addressing the prevention of the spread of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2), by requiring that Lagomorphs intended for movement into Florida be inspected seventy-two (72) hours prior to entry in this state by a veterinarian and be free from clinical signs of the disease.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Lagomorphs

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a) F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.003, 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.11(1), (4), 585.14, 585.145(1), (2), 585.16, 828.29(1)(a), (2)(a) F.S.

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.