The proposed rule amendment establishes rules, within the Aquaculture Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-02034), to reflect the recent revisions to Chapter 597.004, F.S. and Rule 68A-23.009, F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Aquaculture

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5L-3.004Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual

5L-3.007Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties for Failure to Comply With the Best Management Practices

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment establishes rules, within the Aquaculture Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-02034), to reflect the recent revisions to Chapter 597.004, F.S. and Rule 68A-23.009, F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual (FDACS-02034), is being updated to include a new chapter for Florida largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides floridanus. This new chapter includes specific rules regarding genetic authentication requirements established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recent 68A-23.009, F.A.C., rule change. A new major violation is being added to 5L-3.007, F.A.C., for illegal sale of Florida largemouth bass for human consumption.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(10) F.S., 570.07(23) F.S., 597.004(2)(a) F.S., 791.07 F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 597.003 F.S., 597.004 F.S., 597.010(17) F.S., 597.0041 F.S.

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: Charlie Culpepper, Division of Aquaculture, 600 S Calhoun Street, Suite 217, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, phone [phone]

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