20-30.001. Registration Required

(1) Any person desiring to operate a citrus fruit packinghouse in the State of Florida shall, at least ten days before packing citrus fruit, register such packinghouse, with its location by county, shipping point, and post office, with and on form FV-30 6/17/92, Application for Registration Certificate, incorporated herein by reference, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-12150 furnished by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bartow, Florida.

(2) To determine compliance with minimum equipment requirements under Rule 20-30.004, F.A.C., the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall confirm a citrus fruit dealer’s license has been issued to the facility and an on-site inspection must be conducted of any new or newly renovated packinghouse facility, prior to approval of registration.

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7) FS. Law Implemented 601.40, 601.41 FS. History–Formerly 105-1.08(1), Amended 1-1-75, 9-5-85, Formerly 20-30.01, Amended 7-21-92, 11-26-20.