The purpose is to specify penalties for violation of Chapter 5C-3, 5C-4, and 5C-31, F.A.C. The effect is to clarify and strengthen the penalties for rule violations.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5C-30.003Penalties

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose is to specify penalties for violation of Chapter 5C-3, 5C-4, and 5C-31, F.A.C. The effect is to clarify and strengthen the penalties for rule violations.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Penalties for violation of rules.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.003, 585.007(1), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), 585.145(2), 585.16, 585.18, 585.19, 585.23, 585.40 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. Michael A. Short, State Veterinarian, Director, Division of Animal Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800; [phone], Fax: [phone]

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