To update and clarify definitions. Incorporate and update forms by rule. To update testing procedures and requirements for Equine Infectious Anemia. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division of Animal Industry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5C-18.001Definitions

5C-18.003Official Test

5C-18.004Report of Test

5C-18.006Identification of Reactors

5C-18.007Quarantine

5C-18.010Test Required for Movement, Assembly, Change of Ownership, and for Breeding Stallions and Mares

5C-18.011Procedures for Assembly Points, Approved Quarantine Assembly Points, Approved Quarantine Premises, and Horse Slaughter Sales

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update and clarify definitions. Incorporate and update forms by rule. To update testing procedures and requirements for Equine Infectious Anemia. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy. Repeal of 5C-18.011.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Equine Infectious Anemia

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 585.002(4), 585.08(2), 585.671 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 585.002(5), 585.08(1), 585.11(1), 585.14 585.16, 585.18, 585.19, 585.23, 585.145(1), (2), 585.671 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, [phone]; Fax: [phone]; [e-mail]; 407 South Calhoun Street M7,Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800.

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