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.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

    Division of Animal Industry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    5C-3.001Definitions

    5C-3.005Goats or Sheep

    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: Admission requirements of animals for exhibition.

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

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.11(1), (4), 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, (850)410-0900; Fax: (850)410-0929; Email:AnimalIndustry@FDACS.gov

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

     

Document Information

Purpose:
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.
Rulemaking Authority:
570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2), (2)(a) FS.
Law:
570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.11(1), (4), 585.145(1), (2), 585.16 FS.
Related Rules: (2)
5C-3.001. Definitions
5C-3.005. Goats or Sheep