The purpose of the proposed changes is to develop specific requirements for the placement of managed honeybee colonies on agricultural and non-agricultural properties. These changes are necessary to implement Sections 586.055 and 586.10, Florida ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Plant Industry

RULE NOS.: RULE TITLES:
5B-54.001Definitions
5B-54.002Purpose
5B-54.003Regulated Honeybee Pests
5B-54.004Unwanted Races of Honeybees
5B-54.005Regulated Articles
5B-54.006Movement of Regulated Articles
5B-54.010Registration with the Department
5B-54.011Apiary Inspection Procedures
5B-54.0115Special Inspection and Certification Fees
5B-54.012Apiary Inspection Conditions
5B-54.013Identification of Ownership of Honeybee Hives
5B-54.014Issuance of Compliance Agreements and Certificates
5B-54.015Special Inspection to Meet Requirements of Other States and for Export to Foreign Countries
5B-54.016Interim Detention of Honeybees and Equipment
5B-54.017Destruction or Treatment of Infested or Infected Hives
5B-54.0175Irradiation of Beekeeping Equipment
5B-54.018 Compensation for Infested or Infected Colonies
5B-54.019Procedures for Abandoned Apiaries
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed changes is to develop specific requirements for the placement of managed honeybee colonies on agricultural and non-agricultural properties. These changes are necessary to implement Sections 586.055 and 586.10, Florida Statutes. The effect of these proposed changes is reasonable, clear, and consistent requirements for the placement of managed honeybees in Florida.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Managed Honeybee Colonies
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 586.10(1), (2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 586.045, 586.055, 586.10 (3)(d), (3)(f), (3)(i), 586.11, 586.15 FS.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: April 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: FDACS’ Division of Plant Industry, 1911 SW 34th Street, Gainesville, Florida 32608
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mr. Richard Gaskalla, Director, Division of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville, FL 32614-7100. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mr. Richard Gaskalla, Director, Division of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville, FL 32614-7100
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.