This rule is fair and justified because it takes only the necessary actions to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by preventing the introduction and spread of this dangerous and transmissible disease and its vectors. The rule requires that horses intended for movement to Florida from Texas must be inspected and found free of ticks, be treated with a registered pesticide, and test negative for Equine Piroplasmosis. The rule also provides an exemption for horses that leave the state destined for Texas, but return to the state within 30 days. The Department is undertaking an aggressive campaign to notify the public about the implementation of this rule. The Department is currently in the process of amending Chapter 5C-3, F.A.C., through formal rulemaking in an effort to incorporate similar provisions for a more permanent solution.