The purpose of this rulemaking is to clarify statutory fine/penalty authority for violations of chapter 500 and section 581.217, F.S., and Rule Chapter 5K-4, and clarify that all major rule violations shall result in a stop-sale or stop-use and an administrative fine. The purpose of this rulemaking is also to implement the statutory changes that were passed during the 2023 Legislative Session. To effectuate the statutory changes, “frozen dessert manufacturer” is defined and is added to the permitting fee schedule, the deadlines for applying for food permits is being updated to allow for the issuance of food permits on a rolling basis, and a new form is incorporated which gives food establishments a way to document their closure with the Department.