The “Florida Citrus Growers’ Promotional Item” mark is no longer trademarked by the Department resulting in the rules governing use of the mark being unenforceable.
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
20-113.001Ownership
20-113.002Permission Required for Use
20-113.003General Restrictions on the Use of Symbol
20-113.004Withdrawal of License or Permission
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The “Florida Citrus Growers’ Promotional Item” mark is no longer trademarked by the Department resulting in the rules governing use of the mark being unenforceable.
SUMMARY: Repeal of chapter.
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: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the economic criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.
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), 601.15(10)(a) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: August 24, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Florida Department of Citrus, 605 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Alice Wiggins, Legal Assistant, P O Box 9010, Bartow, FL 33831, AWiggins@citrus.myflorida.com or (863)537-3956 or https://fdocgrower.box.com/s/m3rbnzq3fmeqs2xfcqxriutx4q0ncnzy
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
20-113.001 Ownership.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.15(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS. History–New 12-6-98, Repealed .
20-113.002 Permission Required for Use.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.15(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS. History–New 12-6-98, Repealed .
20-113.003 General Restrictions on the Use of Symbol.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.15(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS. History–New 12-6-98, Repealed .
20-113.004 Withdrawal of License or Permission.
Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), 601.15(10)(a) FS. Law Implemented 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS. History–New 12-6-98, Repealed .
NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Elliott Mitchell, General Counsel
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Citrus Commission
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 23, 2021
Document Information
- Comments Open:
- 7/23/2021
- Summary:
- Repeal of chapter.
- Purpose:
- The “Florida Citrus Growers’ Promotional Item” mark is no longer trademarked by the Department resulting in the rules governing use of the mark being unenforceable.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- 601.10(1), 601.15(10)(a) FS.
- Law:
- 601.101, 601.15(2)(b) FS.
- Related Rules: (4)
- 20-113.001. Ownership
- 20-113.002. Permission Required for Use
- 20-113.003. General Restrictions on the Use of Symbol
- 20-113.004. Withdrawal of License or Permission