Florida Administrative Code

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 History-New 10-16-03, Repealed 3-22-12.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-27-05, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-27-05, Amended 5-3-11, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-27-05, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-27-05, Amended 5-23-07, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-27-05, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Amended 8-2-07, Repealed 6-26-14.

Statewide best management practices for nursery operations are in the manual titled Florida Nursery Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-01267, rev. 11/24), adopted and hereby incorporated by reference. Copies of the docume…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Amended 8-2-07, 6-26-14, Repealed 3-12-25.

An Enrollee under the Florida Nursery Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices manual (FDACS-P-01267, rev. 11/24), as incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-6.002, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Rule Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. R…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Amended 8-2-07, 6-26-14, Repealed 3-12-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 8-2-07, Amended 6-26-14, Repealed 3-12-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Amended 5-23-07, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Amended 5-23-07, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 5-31-06, Repealed 11-20-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-8-06, Repealed 10-7-15.

The following documents are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Water Policy, Mayo Building, 407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 3…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-8-06, Amended 10-7-15, Repealed 2-27-25.

An Enrollee under the Florida Vegetable and Agronomic Crop (VAC) Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices, (FDACS-P-01268, rev. 12/24), as incorporated by reference in Rule 5M-8.002, F.A.C., is also subject to the requirements of Chapte…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 2-8-06, Amended 10-7-15, Repealed 2-27-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-7-15, Repealed 2-27-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 570.07(10), (23) FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-7-15, Amended 1-18-18, Repealed 2-27-25.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-9-08, Repealed 9-23-24.

Statewide best management practices (BMPs) for sod growing operations are in the manual titled Florida Sod Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-01330, rev. 10/24), hereby incorporated and adopted by reference. Copies of the…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)3. FS. History-New 10-9-08, Repealed 9-23-24.

A Landowner or Producer enrolled under Florida Sod Operations, 2024 Edition: Water Quality and Water Quantity Best Management Practices (FDACS-P-01330, rev. 10/24), is also subject to the requirements of Chapter 5M-1, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., 403.067(7)(d)2.c.…

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2. FS. History-New 10-9-08, Repealed 9-23-24.

The Division of Licensing (division), Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (department) is statutorily empowered with the authority to ensure that the public is protected from private investigation, security, and repossession services by individuals who have a criminal…

(1) Purpose. This rule sets forth disciplinary guidelines used by the division when imposing penalties authorized under Chapter 493, F.S. The guidelines notify applicants and licensees of the range of penalties which are routinely imposed unless the division finds it necessary to…

(1) The standards of conduct that are necessary and reasonably related to the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, that must be maintained by persons seeking a license or holding a license under Chapter 493, F.S., include those set out in the definition of good mo…

(1) Insurance. Each Class "B" agency must file form DACS-16004, Certification of Insurance, effective 1/06, as incorporated in subsection 5N-1.100(6), F.A.C., evidencing commercial general liability coverage issued by an insurance company licensed in Florida that provides coverag…

(1) To receive credit for relevant military training or education that is substantially similar to the training or education required for licensure, applicants shall submit a DD Form 214 at time of application. Other official documents showing military training, education, or exp…

(1) Procedures. Any person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Chapter 493, F.S., and desires a license in the profession or services provided for in the law, shall file with the division an application using the applications and support forms in Rule 5N-1.100, F.A.C. (a) …

(1) The department recognizes the need in certain situations for private investigators from other states or territories to enter the State of Florida for the purpose of following-up investigative leads when engaged in investigations originating in his or her state of licensure. A…

Individual licenses and an agency identification card must be in the possession of the licensee at all times while on duty. (1) No licensee shall operate under any name other than its licensed name. The use of any address other than the licensed address(es) is prohibited in any p…

Licensed agencies shall allow licensed employees to use only factory ammunition of a type and load which is appropriate for the location and duty requirements of armed employees, not including the following types of ammunition which are prohibited: (1) Glaser-type or any other pr…

(1) A Class "D" Security Officer licensee who also holds a valid Class "G" Statewide Firearm license shall not carry a firearm while on duty unless doing so is authorized by her or his employer as being required by and in connection with those duties. (a) A Class "D" Security Off…

(1) In addition to firearms authorized pursuant to Section 493.6115(6), F.S., the department approves the following weapons for use by Class "G" licensed employees of security and private investigative agencies, when performing Chapter 493, F.S., regulated duties under the condit…

(1) Initial Firearms Qualification. (a) Except as provided in Section 493.6105(5), F.S., in order to initially qualify for a Class "G" Statewide Firearms License, an applicant must successfully complete 28 hours of range and classroom training taught by one or more Class "K" fire…

(1) Schools or Training Facilities. All persons or business entities desiring to operate a security officer school or training facility, or recovery agent school or training facility, shall make application for licensure as required by Sections 493.6304 and 493.6406, F.S., using …

(1) Schools and training facilities shall employ instructors who have been licensed by the division or are exempt by subsection 5N-1.134(3), F.A.C. Any person is qualified for licensure as an instructor pursuant to Chapter 493, F.S., who submits Form DACS-16014 as incorporated in…

(1) Security Officer Schools and Training Facilities. (a) A security officer school or training facility shall teach, at a minimum, and the students shall attend classes in the subject areas as set forth in the Security Officer Training Curriculum Guide P-01878 (Rev. 11/2018), wh…

(1) Hire and Termination of Employee(s). (a) Within 15 days of hire or termination of any employee who has applied for or holds a license regulated under Chapter 493, F.S., each agency shall make notification to the department providing the information herein. (b) Notification sh…

(1) Tax Collectors who have been appointed to accept new license applications may do so for Class "D" license type only. (2) Tax Collectors who have been appointed to provide fingerprinting and photographing services may do so for applicants of all license types so long as the as…

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.100, 27N-1.100, Repealed 10-18-12.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.804 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.200, 27N-1.200, Amended 8-24-14, 6-16-16, Repealed 7-28-24.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.804 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.300, 27N-1.300, Amended 8-24-14, 6-16-16, Repealed 7-28-24.

Rulemaking Authority 377.806(7) FS. Law Implemented 377.801, 377.802, 377.803, 377.806 FS. History-New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.500, 27N-1.500, Repealed 10-20-14.