Florida Administrative Code

(1) The Uniform Rules of Procedure, Title 28, F.A.C., shall be the procedural rules of the Florida Elections Commission, except as otherwise specifically provided by statute or this rule. (2) When necessary to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of a case, the …

The procedure for the investigation and hearing, if necessary, of a sworn complaint alleging a violation of Section 104.271(2), 104.2715, or 106.145, F.S., will be as described in Rule 2B-1.004, F.A.C., and Sections 106.24, 106.25, 106.26, F.S., except that the following time res…

(1) To claim costs and attorney's fees, the respondent shall file a petition with the Commission clerk no later than 30 days following disposition of the complaint. The petition shall state with particularity the facts and grounds that demonstrate that the respondent is entitled …

(1) To appeal a fine imposed pursuant to Section 106.04(8) or 106.07(8), F.S., the party against whom the fine is levied shall shall file a notice of appeal with the Commission, and a copy filed with the filing officer, within 20 days of the appealing party's receipt of notice th…

Rulemaking Authority 106.26(1) FS., Chapter 97-13, Section 52, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 106.04(8), 106.07(8) FS. History-New 1-11-99, Amended 1-2-02, 4-24-05, Repealed 6-2-13.

(1) Unusual circumstances mean uncommon, rare or sudden events over which the actor has no control and which directly result in the failure to act according to the filing requirements. Unusual circumstances must occur within a time period that would clearly prevent the person leg…

Rulemaking Authority 106.35, 120.53 FS. Law Implemented 106.30-.36 FS. History-New 11-11-88, Formerly 1D-1.006, Repealed 1-1-14.

Rulemaking Authority 102.112(3) FS. Law Implemented 102.112 FS. History-New 2-28-90, Formerly 1D-1.007, Amended 1-11-99, Repealed 6-2-13.

The Florida Elections Commission invites and encourages all members of the public to provide comment on matters or propositions before the Commission or a committee of the Commission. The opportunity to provide comment shall be subject to the following: (1) Members of the public …

(1) The following forms and instructions are used by the Commission in its dealings with the public: (a) FEC Form 1, entitled "Complaint," (5/17), which is hereby incorporated by reference and can be obtained from http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08573. To be u…

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.001, Repealed 1-1-14.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.002, Repealed 1-1-14.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)1.-5. FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.003, Repealed 1-1-14.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)3., (d) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.004, Repealed 1-1-14.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.005, Repealed 11-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)-(4) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.006, Repealed 11-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented 119.041(3) FS. History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.007, Repealed 11-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented Ch. 91-30, § 10, Laws of Florida History-New 8-19-92, Formerly 1D-2.008, Repealed 11-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), (5), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), (5) FS. History-New 5-20-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), (5), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), (5), 287.042(2)(c) FS. History-New 5-20-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), (5), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), (5) FS. History-New 5-20-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), (5), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), (5), 287.042(2)(c) FS. History-New 5-20-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(b), (5), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(1)(b), (5), 287.042(2)(c) FS. History-New 5-20-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

(1) If there is no disputed issue of material fact in a bid protest, the Assistant Commissioner shall designate a Hearing Officer who shall conduct an informal proceeding pursuant to section 120.57(2), F.S., and Part III of Chapter 28-106, F.A.C. (2) The qualifications of such He…

Rulemaking Authority 287.0947, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 287.057(6), 287.0947 FS. History-New 3-8-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 287.0947(2), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(4)(f), as amended by Section 5, Chapter 91-162, Laws of Florida, 287.057(6), 287.0947(2) FS. History-New 3-8-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 287.0947(2), 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 287.042(4)(f), as amended by Section 5, Chapter 91-162, Laws of Florida, 287.057(6), 287.0947(2), (3) FS. History-New 3-8-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2), (3), (4) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2), (3), (4) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)1., 2., 3., 4., 5. FS. History-New 6-15-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)3., 120.53(2)(d) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Amended 6-13-93, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533 FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2)(a)4. FS. History-New 6-15-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2), (3) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Amended 9-5-94, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 120.53(2), (3) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Amended 9-5-94, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented 119.041(2) FS. History-New 6-15-92, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 120.533(1)(j) FS. Law Implemented 91-30, 10, Laws of Florida. History-New 6-15-92, Amended 9-5-94, Repealed 12-30-09.

(1) Definitions. For purposes of this rule, the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Agricultural Inspection Station" means a location identified in Florida Agricultural Inspection Stations, FDACS-P-02247 (06/2025), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies…

(1) Based upon prior approval by the Department, trucking concerns and truck lines may participate in the Commercial Carrier Pre-clearance Program for the purpose of transporting goods without being regularly required to stop at the Department's agricultural inspection stations f…

The definitions contained in Section 163.3163, F.S., and the following shall apply: (1) Act - means Section 163.3163, F.S., the Agricultural Land Acknowledgement Act. (2) Local land use permit - means Development Permit as defined in Section 163.3164(16), F.S. (3) Legal Descripti…

In addition to the requirements of Section 163.3163, F.S., the following shall apply: (1) The applicant shall be responsible for recording the required acknowledgement pursuant to the Act. (2) If an acknowledgement required by the Act was previously recorded, that includes the ap…

(1) Pursuant to Section 604.73, F.S., the Department may approve five municipalities to establish urban agricultural pilot projects. The definitions provided in Section 604.73, F.S. shall apply to this rule. (2) A municipality seeking to establish an urban agriculture pilot proje…

(1) Pursuant to Section 570.822, F.S., the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Emergency Recovery Loan Program (Program) is established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Department). The Program will be managed by the Department as a revolving loan fun…

(1) Eligibility for Reimbursement. (a) Qualified veterinary pathologists may seek reimbursement for educational expenses pursuant to s. 570.07(44), F.S., and in accordance with this rule. (b) Reimbursement is subject to the availability of funding and will be provided until all a…

Any person who is engaged in agricultural works or who operates a fish hatchery may use firecrackers solely and exclusively for the purpose of frightening birds from doing harm to any such person's agricultural works or fish hatchery operation; provided that any such person shall…

Any person may acquire from any authorized person firecrackers for purposes stated in Rule 5A-3.001, F.A.C., upon presenting a copy of his statement filed with the sheriff. Rulemaking Authority 791.07 FS. Law Implemented 791.07 FS. History-Repromulgated 12-31-74, Amended 12-21-75…

Rulemaking Authority 287.055 FS. Law Implemented 287.055 FS. History-New 7-17-77, Formerly 5A-8.03, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 287.055 FS. Law Implemented 287.055 FS. History-New 7-17-77, Formerly 5A-8.04, Repealed 12-30-09.

Rulemaking Authority 287.055 FS. Law Implemented 287.055 FS. History-New 7-17-77, Formerly 5A-8.08, Repealed 12-30-09.

The Department shall inspect, take samples, and perform tests on nursery stock or any other articles of plants or plant products to determine freedom from specific plant pests and to certify or register the stock or articles. The department's fee for such services shall be the mi…

(1) For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply: (a) Balled and burlapped. A term used to describe a horticultural practice whereby plants are extracted from the soil with a portion of the roots and the grow…