Repeal of Classification Standards set for Ambersweets.

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
20-13.011: Ambersweet: Classification and Standards
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Repeal of Classification Standards set for Ambersweets.
SUMMARY: Repeal of Classification Standards set for Ambersweets.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.11, 601.9910 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: September 19, 2007, 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: Department of Citrus Building, 1115 East Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Alice P. Wiggins, Administrative Assistant, Legal Department, Florida Department of Citrus, P.O. Box 148, Lakeland, Florida 33802-0148 or [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

20-13.011  Ambersweet: Classification and Standards.

(1)  Classification:  The market classification of the citrus hybrid generally known as “Ambersweet” shall be “Orange,” a hybrid between orange (C. sinensis), mandarin (C. reticulata), and grapefruit (C. paradisi).

(2)  Identification:  The proper identification of this citrus fruit shall be “Ambersweet Orange” or “Orange” whenever this fruit is identified.

(3)  Standards:  All state laws and rules applicable to the maturity of oranges shall be applicable to this fruit.

Specific Authority 601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS. Law Implemented 601.11, 601.9910 FS. History–New 8-16-90, Amended 8-22-95, Repealed________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kenneth O. Keck, General Counsel
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Kenneth O. Keck, General Counsel
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 18, 2007