The purpose of this rule is to maintain a list of endangered, threatened, or commercially exploited plants. The department’s mission is to ensure that these plants are protected and conservation of Florida’s natural areas is observed.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Plant Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5B-40.0055Regulated Plant Index

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule is to maintain a list of endangered, threatened, or commercially exploited plants. The department’s mission is to ensure that these plants are protected and conservation of Florida’s natural areas is observed.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: To add plants to the regulated plant index as suggested by the Endangered Plant Advisory Council.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 581.185 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(13), 581.185 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, [phone]

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