Repeals unnecessary rules and clarifies definitions and testing requirements for importation of animals into Florida. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-3.001Definitions

5C-3.002General Requirements and Limitations

5C-3.003Equine

5C-3.004Cattle or Bison

5C-3.005Goats or Sheep

5C-3.007Swine

5C-3.009Dogs or Cats

5C-3.011Cervids (Farmed or Captive)

5C-3.012Domestic Fowl, Poultry, Poultry Products and Ratites

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Repeals unnecessary rules and clarifies definitions and testing requirements for importation of animals into Florida. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Importation requirements of animals moving into Florida.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.003, 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.11(1), (4), 585.14, 585.145(1), (2), 585.16, 828.29(1)(a), (2)(a) 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: Dr. Michael Short, State Veterinarian, [phone]; Fax: [phone]

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