Purpose


The rule amendment changes the fee schedule for annual permit fees charged to food establishments. Chapter 2008-107(section 5), Laws of Florida, as passed by the 2008 Legislature, authorizes an increase in fee capacity for the Department to recover the cost of services provided relative to issuance of a food permit. This increase in permit fees impacts most food establishments permitted by the Division of Food Safety. This rule amendment further modifies the fee charged for cost recovery for reinspections. Additionally, as authorized by Chapter 2007-67 (section 2), Laws of Florida, the food permit category of Tomato Packing House is included in the schedule of fees.