Repeal of rule which is no longer needed as orange maturity standards are now in rule, not statute.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CITRUS

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

20-13.0011Oranges: 2004-2005 Anhydrous Acid Maturity Standards

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Repeal of rule which is no longer needed as orange maturity standards are now in rule, not statute.

SUMMARY: Repealing unnecessary rule.

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: This rule was used to lower anhydrous acid maturity standards in oranges by 10%, as allowed by statute. The maturity standards are now in rule; therefore, this rule is no longer required.

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: 601.10(1)(7), 601.11 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.111 FS.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: January 15, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 East Main Street, Bartow, Florida 33830

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Alice Wiggins, Legal Department, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831 or [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

20-13.0011 Oranges: 2004-2005 Anhydrous Acid Maturity Standards.

(1) During the period beginning October 29, 2004 up to and including July 31, 2005 oranges shall be deemed mature when the juice sample contains not less than .36 percent of anhydrous citric acid.

(2) All other state laws applicable to the maturity of oranges shall remain in effect.

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1),(7), 601.11, 601.19 FS. Law Implemented 601.111, 601.19 FS. History--New 3-14-93, Amended 2-12-95, 1-17-96, 5-1-02, 2-19-03, 2-24-04, 3-22-05, Repealed                .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: William Roberts, Acting General Counsel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Citrus Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 20, 2013