To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions, and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the state’s animal health protection strategy.

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

5C-4.0015Definitions

5C-4.0016Applications, Cards, Forms, Other Official Documents Required and Fees

5C-4.0017General Requirements, Exemptions and Limitations

5C-4.002Cattle or Bison

5C-4.003Swine

5C-4.004Poultry, Domestic Fowl and Ratites

5C-4.005Goats or Sheep

5C-4.008Horses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify definitions, requirements, exemptions, and limitations for admission of animals for exhibition. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the state’s animal health protection strategy.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions and admission requirements of animals for exhibition.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(15), (23), 585.002(4), (5), 585.08(2), (2)(a), 585.145(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(1), (2), (4), 585.003, 585.08(1), (2)(a), (3), 585.145, (1), (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. Michael Short, State Veterinarian/Division Director, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

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