Florida Administrative Code

Statewide best management practices for equine operations are in the manual titled Florida Equine Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-01531, rev. 11/24), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the manual m…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 3-15-12, Repealed 3-12-25.

An Enrollee under the Florida Equine Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-01531, rev. 11/24), as incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-14.002, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Rule Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. Rulemaki…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 3-15-12, Repealed 3-12-25.

(1) Landowner - The owner of the land on which the activities in question have been or are proposed to be conducted. (2) Normal and customary practice in the area - Generally accepted agricultural activities for the type of operation and the region. (3) Sole or predominant purpos…

In the event of a dispute as to the applicability of an exemption under Section 373.406(2), F.S., a water management district or landowner may request that the Department make a binding determination as to whether an existing or proposed agricultural activity qualifies for the ex…

In order for the Department to conduct a binding determination under Section 373.407, F.S., the following conditions must exist: (1) The activities in question must be on lands classified as agricultural by the county property appraiser pursuant to Section 193.461, F.S. Proof of …

In order to establish that a dispute exists as to the applicability of Section 373.406(2), F.S. (1) A water management district making a request for a binding determination from the Department must provide a copy of written correspondence informing the landowner that the activity…

(1) In order for alterations or activities to be exempt from permitting under Section 373.406(2), F.S., all of the following criteria must be met, as determined by the Department: (a) The landowner must be engaged in the occupation of agriculture, silviculture, floriculture, or h…

(1) In support of a request for a binding determination as to whether an existing or proposed activity qualifies for the exemption in Section 373.406(2), F.S., the Department shall obtain the following documentation, as needed to address questions in dispute. Maps may be combined…

Binding determinations under this rule are final agency action subject to administrative proceedings pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S. Each determination will include a notice of rights to an administrative hearing and appeal. Rulemaking Authority 373.407 FS. Law Impl…

Statewide best management practices for citrus operations are in the manual titled Florida Citrus Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-01756, rev. 11/24), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the manual …

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-9-13, Repealed 3-4-25.

An Enrollee under Florida Citrus Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-01756, rev. 11/24), as incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-16.001, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Rule Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. Rulemaking …

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-9-13, Repealed 3-4-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-9-13, Repealed 3-4-25.

Statewide best management practices (BMPs) for dairy operations are in the manual titled Florida Dairy Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-02008, rev. 11/24) hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the man…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-10-16, Repealed 3-5-25.

An Enrollee under Florida Dairy Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-02008, rev. 11/24), incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-17.001, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Rule Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. Rulemaking Auth…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 1-10-16, Repealed 3-5-25.

The document titled Florida Agriculture Wildlife Best Management Practices for State Imperiled Species (2015 Edition), FDACS-P-02031, is hereby incorporated and adopted by reference. Copies of the document may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Se…

To obtain the presumption of compliance authorized in paragraph 68A-27.007(2)(d), F.A.C., regarding incidental take of state imperiled species, the applicant must: (1) Submit a Notice of Intent to Implement (NOI), as provided in Rule 5M-18.003, F.A.C., that identifies the applica…

(1) A Notice of Intent to Implement (NOI) Wildlife Best Management Practices for Agriculture which is a part of the manual incorporated in Rule 5M-18.001, F.A.C., shall be submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Polic…

Applicants must keep records for a period of at least five years to document implementation and maintenance of the BMPs identified in the Notice of Intent to Implement Wildlife Best Management Practices for Agriculture (FDACS-01986, 03/15) as incorporated in Rule 5M-18.003, F.A.C…

Statewide best management practices for poultry operations are in the manual titled Florida Poultry Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-02052, rev. 11/24), hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the manua…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 8-25-16, Repealed 2-13-25.

An Enrollee under Florida Poultry Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-02052, rev. 11/24), adopted by reference in Rule 5M-19.001, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 40…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 8-25-16, Repealed 2-13-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 6-24-02, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 6-24-02, Amended 10-6-05, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 6-24-02, Amended 1-29-06, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 6-24-02, Amended 5-23-07, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 6-24-02, Repealed 11-19-25.

(1) For the purposes of this rule, all terms shall mean the same as those terms defined in Section 582.01, F.S. (2) "Subdivision" means one of the five areas into which each soil and water conservation district has been subdivided that match, as practicable, the boundaries of eit…

(1) For the soil and water conservation districts that are wholly located in one county and that county has a county commission or school board that is divided into five subdivisions, the Department has subdivided each of these districts into five numbered subdivisions that match…

Statewide best management practices for small farms and specialty livestock operations are in the manual titled Florida Small Farms and Specialty Livestock Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-02223), hereby adopted and inc…

A landowner or producer enrolled under the Florida Small Farms and Specialty Livestock Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-02223), as incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-21.001, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements…

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2, F.S. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2, FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., (4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g, 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 8., 373.4595(4)(a)2.a., g., (b)2.a., g., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, 8-15-11, Repealed 11-19-25.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Amended 6-28-06, Repealed 8-15-11.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Repromulgated 6-28-06, Repealed 8-15-11.

Rulemaking Authority 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 373.4595(3)(c)1.a., 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-23-03, Repromulgated 6-28-06, Repealed 8-15-11.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-16-03, Amended 3-22-12, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-16-03, Amended 3-22-12, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-16-03, Amended 3-22-12, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-16-03, Repealed 3-22-12.