The proposed rule will incorporate updated versions of department forms. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5C-24.003Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule will incorporate updated versions of department forms. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

SUMMARY: To update and incorporate forms.

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: A SERC is not required, based on the fact that the proposed rule does not impose fees or other regulatory costs.

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: 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2), 585.15 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.002(5), 585.08(1), (2), 585.145(1), (2), (3), 585.155, 828.29 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5C-24.003 Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (OCVI)

(1) Horses.

(a) OCVI. The OCVI for horses is the Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 07/08.

(b) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(2) Livestock.

(a) The OCVI for cattle, goats, sheep, swine, cervidae, ratites, and other hoofed animals, excluding horses, is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08.

(b) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(3) Domesticated Fowl.

(a) OCVI. The OCVI for domesticated fowl originating from other than NPIP participating flocks, hatcheries or dealers is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08.

1. The OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 will be provided to licensed and accredited veterinarians.

2. The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17 07/08 is $65 per book of 25.

(b) NPIP Participating Flocks, Hatcheries, and Dealers. The certification of health status for interstate shipment of flocks, hatcheries, and dealers participating in the NPIP is the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (Feb. 2016 Aug. 2005).

1. The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (Feb. 2016 Aug. 2005) will be certified by a Division representative and provided to an NPIP participating flock, hatchery, or dealer.

2. The certification and processing fee for the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (Feb. 2016 Aug. 2005) is $50 for 25 certified forms.

(c) Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08. The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is the OCVI for NPIP participating flocks, hatcheries, and dealers which are required by the country or state of destination to provide an OCVI in addition to the Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (Feb. 2016 Aug. 2005).

1. The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is certified by a Division veterinarian and is provided to the NPIP participating flock, hatchery or dealer.

2. The fee for the Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 is $100 per 100 certificates.

3. Special Certifications. The fee for individual OCVI including, but not limited to, certificates requiring individual identification numbers of domesticated fowl, vaccination status, or the Florida Department of Agriculture seal, is $30 for each certificate.

(4) Dogs, Cats and Other Non-Livestock Species.

(a) OCVI for Interstate Movement. The OCVI for dogs, cats and other non-livestock species, including but not limited to zoo animals and domesticated non-native wildlife, is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-livestock Species, FDACS-09086 Rev. 07/08.

(b) OCVI for Sale of Dog or Cat. The OCVI required to transfer the ownership of a dog or cat by sale within Florida is the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of Dog or Cat, FDACS-09085 Rev. 01/18 07/08.

(c) The fee for the OCVI, FDACS-09086 Rev. 07/08 or FDACS 09085 Rev. 01/18 07/08 is $65 per package of 25.

(5) Forms. The following forms are hereby incoporated by reference and available online as indicated. Copies may also be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 South Calhoun Street, Room 323, Mayo Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

(a) The Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09002 Rev. 04/17, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(b) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, FDACS-09000 Rev. 06/17, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(c) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-Livestock Species, FDACS 09086 Rev. 07/08, a sample of which is  available online at  http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(d) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of a Dog or Cat, FDACS-09085 Rev. 01/18,  as incorporated in Rule 5C-27.001, F.A.C.

(e) The Official Health Certificate Avian, FDACS-09023 Rev. 07/08, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX.

(f) The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (Feb. 2016) is hereby incorporated by reference, a sample of which is available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXX. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.

The Official Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, DACS-09002 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection, DACS-09000 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Interstate Movement of Dogs, Cats, and Other Non-Livestock Species, DACS 09086 Rev. 07/08; the Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Intrastate Sale of a Dog or Cat, DACS-09085 Rev. 07/08; and the Official Health Certificate Avian, DACS-09023 Rev. 07/08 are hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, 407 South Calhoun Street, Room 323, Mayo Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800. The Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks, and Poults, VS Form 9-3 (AUG 2005) is hereby incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328.

Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(2), 585.15 FS. Law Implemented 585.002(5), 585.08(1), (2), 585.145(1), (2), (3), 585.155, 828.29 FS. History–New 7-13-99, Amended 4-14-02, 8-31-08,               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Dr. Michael Short, Division Director

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 6/19/2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: 6/22/2018