Classifying WG-2 hybrids to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

    20-13.022: WG-2: Classification and Standards

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Classifying WG-2 hybrids to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.

    SUMMARY: New rule classifying WG-2 hybrids

    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

    The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

    The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: upon review of the proposed new rule, the department has determined that the rule will not exceed any one of the economic analysis criteria in a SERC as set forth in Section 120.541(2)(a), F.S.

    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.

    A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

    DATE AND TIME: July 19, 2017, 9:00 a.m.

    PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Alice Wiggins, Legal Assistant, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831 or awiggins@citrus.myflorida.com

     

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

     

    20-13.022              WG-2: Classification and Standards.

    (1) Classification:  The market classification of the citrus hybrid “WG-2” shall be “Tangerine” or “Mandarin.”

    (2) Identification: 

    (a) The proper identification shall be either “Aroema™,” “Aroema™ Tangerine,” “Tangerine,” “Aroema™ Mandarin” or “Mandarin” and one such name shall be used whenever this fruit is identified.

    (b) In order to be marketed as “Aroema™ Mandarin” or “Mandarin” the fruit must meet the requirements set forth in 20-13.0042.

    (c) In order to be marketed as seedless or low-seeded the fruit must meet the definitions set forth in 20-13.0041.

    (3) Standards:  The standards as set forth in 20-55, F.A.C., and 20-56, F.A.C. shall be applicable to this fruit. 

    Rulemaking Authority 601.10(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.  Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. History—New                                ___.

     

    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elliott V. Mitchell, In-House General Counsel

    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Citrus Commission

    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 17, 2017

    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: June 15, 2017

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
6/19/2017
Summary:
New rule classifying WG-2 hybrids
Purpose:
Classifying WG-2 hybrids to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.
Rulemaking Authority:
601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS
Law:
601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.
Contact:
Alice Wiggins, Legal Assistant, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831 or awiggins@citrus.myflorida.com
Related Rules: (1)
20-13.022. WG-2: Classification and Standards