The proposed rule is being developed to incorporate four new noxious weeds on the Noxious Weed List and to add an exemption for a specific algae-like organism from non-native permitting requirements. Both of the changes have undergone scientific ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Plant Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5B-57.007Noxious Weed List

5B-57.011Non-Native Species Planting Permits

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule is being developed to incorporate four new noxious weeds on the Noxious Weed List and to add an exemption for a specific algae-like organism from non-native permitting requirements. Both of the changes have undergone scientific review and are well justified.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Noxious Weed List and Non-Native Species Exemptions.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 581.031(4), (5), (6), 581.083, 581.091 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: Richard Gaskalla, Director, Division of Plant Industry, Post Office Box 147100, Gainesville, Florida 32614-7100

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.