Repeal of language citing a statute no longer valid; lowering the minimum ratio of total soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid for the period August 1 through January 31 to not less than seven to one, thus allowing the movement of grapefruit ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

20-82.001When Grapefruit for Processing into Juice and Juice Products Deemed Mature

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Repeal of language citing a statute no longer valid; lowering the minimum ratio of total soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid for the period August 1 through January 31 to not less than seven to one, thus allowing the movement of grapefruit beverage base to be moved into the channel of trade.

SUMMARY: Grapefruit Beverage Base movement.

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 rule, the department has determined that the amendments 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(7), 601.11 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.9910 FS.

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

DATE AND TIME: September 23, 2015, 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, Administrative Assistant - Legal, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831 or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

20-82.001 When Grapefruit for Processing into Juice and Juice Products Deemed Mature.

(1) through (8) No change.

(9) All grapefruit:

(a) Subject to inspection;

(b) And legally diverted from the packinghouse for processing into juice and juice products;

Shall be deemed mature as provided in paragraphs 1-8 above, except that, for the period August 1 through January 31, the minimum ratio of total soluble solids to anhydrous citric acid shall be not less than seven and one-half to one. For the period August 1 through January 31, such fruit failing to meet maturity standards as provided may be used in the production of products as provided in Section 601.9906(2), F.S.

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(7), 601.11 FS. Law Implemented 601.9910(1) FS. History—New 1-1-13, Amended ________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: William Roberts, In-House General Counsel

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 22, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 23, 2015