Amending rule to remove Temples as a variety with a separate identity, now classified as a tangerine/mandarin variety, in rule language ‘five major classes of citrus fruits as follows: “Other citrus varieties which may be given a separate identity, ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

20-13.004Classification of Newly Developed Varieties and Hybrids

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Amending rule to remove Temples as a variety with a separate identity, now classified as a tangerine/mandarin variety, in rule language ‘five major classes of citrus fruits as follows: “Other citrus varieties which may be given a separate identity, such as Temple.”’ This amendment will bring the rule into compliance with Rule 20-13.010, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Removing the Temple variety now classified as a tangerine/mandarin from any rules that still include Temples as a variety with a separate identity.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: upon review of the proposed rule, the department has determined that the amendment will not exceed any one of the economic analysis criteria in a SERC as set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.9910, 601.11 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: December 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Alice Wiggins, Legal Assistant, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831 or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

20-13.004Classification of Newly Developed Varieties and Hybrids.

The Fruit Classification and Standards Committee shall recommend to the Department of Citrus the appropriate market classification or name for all newly developed citrus varieties or hybrids.  In making such recommendations, the Committee shall take into account the following rules:

(1) There shall be five major market classes of citrus fruits as follows:

(a) Orange

(b) Grapefruit

(c) Tangerine

(d) Tangelo

(e) Other citrus varieties or hybrid which may be given a separate identity from those listed above. , such as Temple.

(2) through (4) No Change.

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.9910, 601.11 FS. History--Formerly 105-1.34(3), Amended 1-1-75, Formerly 20-13.04, Amended                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elliott V. Mitchell, General Counsel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Citrus Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 24, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 26, 2018