The Department is initiating rulemaking to repeal Rule 5C-28.001, F.A.C. Rule 5C-27.001 now contains the intrastate transfer of ownership requirements for dogs and cats.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5C-28.001Dogs and Cats - Intrastate Transfer of Ownership

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department is initiating rulemaking to repeal Rule 5C-28.001, F.A.C. Rule 5C-27.001 now contains the intrastate transfer of ownership requirements for dogs and cats.

SUMMARY: The requirements in Rule 5C-28.001, F.A.C. were adopted in Rule 5C-27.001, F.A.C.

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: The Department’s economic analysis of the adverse impact or potential regulatory costs of the proposed rule did not exceed any of the criteria established in Section 120.541(2)(a), Florida Statutes. As part of this analysis, the Department relied upon historical purchases of the official certificate of veterinary inspection from the Department and is now allowing accredited veterinarians to use an approved electronic versions. The cost of this rule implementation would not be expected to exceed $200,000. Additionally, no interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact.

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) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.145(2) 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: Erica Field, Assistant Division Director

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5C-28.001 Dogs and Cats – Intrastate Transfer of Ownership

Specific Authority 585.002(4) FS. Law Implemented 585.145(2) FS. History–New 8-31-08, Repealed ______.

 

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

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 18, 2018