The purpose of this amendment is to address the changes to Section 581.083, F.S., regarding the cultivation and transport of non-native plants, algae and blue-green algae in plantings greater than two acres and update forms and other minor editorial ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Plant Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
5B-57.001Definitions
5B-57.002Purpose
5B-57.004Introduction, Possession or Movement of Arthropods, Biological Control Agents, Plant Pests, Noxious Weeds, and Invasive Plants, Regulated by the Department
5B-57.006Regulation and Control of Noxious Weeds and Invasive Plants in Florida
5B-57.007Noxious Weed List
5B-57.010Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Classification Procedures
5B-57.011Biomass Plantings
5B-57.012Casuarina Cunninghamiana Windbreaks
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this amendment is to address the changes to Section 581.083, F.S., regarding the cultivation and transport of non-native plants, algae and blue-green algae in plantings greater than two acres and update forms and other minor editorial revisions within the rule chapter. The effect is to improve the permitting process associated with the introduction or release of plant pests, noxious weeds, arthropods and biological control agents. The reflected changes will reduce regulatory burden without compromising plant protection duties and responsibilities assigned by Florida Statutes.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Non-native species plantings permit requirements and exemptions.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 570.07(13), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (15) 581.083, 581.091 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.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 7 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Mr. Richard Gaskalla, Division Director, P. O. Box 147100, Gainesville, Florida 32614-7100. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mr. Richard Gaskalla, Division Director, P. O. Box 147100, Gainesville, Florida 32614-7100
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.