Removing "Nova" from the Tangelo classification in preparation for reclassification as a tangerine in order to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

20-13.009Tangelos; Classification and Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Removing "Nova" from the Tangelo classification in preparation for reclassification as a tangerine in order to enhance the marketing strategies for fresh fruit, allowing the Florida citrus industry to better compete in the marketplace.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Citrus variety classification and standards.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.9910(3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.11, 601.9910 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: Alice P. Wiggins, Administrative Assistant, Legal Department, Florida Department of Citrus, P. O. Box 9010, Bartow, Florida 33831-9010 or [e-mail] or http://fdocgrower.com/legal/rules/

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