The proposed rule amendment establishes rules, within the Aquaculture Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-02034), to reflect the recent revision to 597.004, F.S.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Aquaculture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5L-3.004Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment establishes rules, within the Aquaculture Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-02034), to reflect the recent revision to 597.004, F.S.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Aquaculture Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-02034), is being updated to include specific rules as required by statute for the food fish production of Florida largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides floridanus. Specifically, the new rule will require any facility that cultures Micropterus salmoides floridanus to maintain stock acquisition documentation or records of genetic testing.

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.

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.