Updates to definitions and testing requirements for domestic fowl, poultry, poultry products, and ratites prior to importation into the state. The revisions will clarify requirements 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-3.012Domestic Fowl, Poultry, Poultry Products and Ratites

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Updates to definitions and testing requirements for domestic fowl, poultry, poultry products, and ratites prior to importation into the state. The revisions will clarify requirements and strengthen the State's animal health protection strategy.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Testing requirements for importation of domestic fowl, poultry, poultry products or ratites.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(1), 585.08(2)(a), 585.145(1), 585.145(2), 585.16 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. James L. Maxwell, Chief, Bureau of Animal Disease Control, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; [e-mail]; 407 South Calhoun Street M7, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

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