Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(7) FS. History-New 6-15-81, Formerly 5B-44.04, Amended 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (5) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(7), (9), (23) FS. History-New 6-15-81, Formerly 5B-44.08, Amended 6-15-87, 6-4-95, 6-12-00, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History-New 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.032(1), (5) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(16), (17) FS. History-New 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History-New 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (5), (6) FS. Law Implemented 581.031 FS. History-New 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (5) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(5) FS. History-New 6-15-87, Repealed 7-10-07.

(1) For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply: (a) "Cotton" means all members of the genus Gossypium in the family Malvaceae, including any parts thereof. (b) "Kenaf" means the plant known as African hibis…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS., Section 3(2), Chapter 87-55, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented Chapter 87-55, Laws of Florida. History-New 12-21-87, Repealed 11-2-20.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(2), (5) FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 7-5-95, Repealed 11-2-20.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(2), (5), (9) FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 7-5-95, Repealed 11-2-20.

(1) Commercial cotton or kenaf. In order to prevent the spread of the pink bollworm from south Florida northward to the state's commercial cotton-producing areas, the production of commercial cotton or kenaf is prohibited in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, …

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 581.031, 581.101 FS. History-New 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(6), 593.108 FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 6-20-00, 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(4), (10), 593.105, 593.109, 593.116(2) FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 4-2-89, 12-24-90, 6-26-94, 6-20-00, 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 593.103(13), 593.109, 593.116 FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 4-2-89, 6-20-00, 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), (8), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 581.031, 581.101 FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 7-5-95, 6-20-00, 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 593.103(2) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(7), (26), 593.103(7) FS. History-New 12-21-87, Amended 7-5-95, 6-20-00, 11-2-20, Repealed 12-28-25.

(1) For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 586.02, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply: (a) Authorized Representative. Any designated employee, inspector, or collaborator of the department or the United States Department of Agriculture. (b) Backya…

Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.025, 586.045, 586.10(5), (6), 586.115 FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, Repealed 1-1-14.

The following honey bee pests, races, and articles are found to be capable of damaging or causing abnormalities to honey bees, colonies of honey bee or beeswax and is declared to constitute a nuisance. Any other honey bee pest, race, or regulated article will be considered a thre…

Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(5) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, Repealed 3-27-18.

Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(5) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 11-4-92, Repealed 3-27-18.

(1) All regulated articles, as listed under Rule 5B-54.003, F.A.C., entering the state shall be accompanied by a current Certificate of Beekeeping Registration, FDACS-08177, revised 07/17, incorporated in Rule 5B-54.014, F.A.C., or apiary inspection documentation issued by the st…

Each beekeeper having honey bee colonies within the state must register with the department utilizing the following procedures: (1) Submit an application which shall contain provisions with which the applicant must comply and must be signed by the applicant or applicant's represe…

(1) With the permission of the landowner or legal representative, managed European honey bee colonies may be located on either: (a) Land classified as agricultural under Section 193.461, F.S., provided they are compliant with the provisions of Chapter 586, F.S., and all rules pro…

(1) Each Florida apiary shall be inspected and issued an Apiary Inspection Report (FDACS-08206, revised 12/17) by an authorized representative of the department. This inspection shall include a visual examination of the hives for detection of honey bee pests listed in Rule 5B-54.…

Special inspection and certification fees shall be as follows: Queen certification $25 per certificate issued or special inspection made plus mileage. Stock Dealer certification $25 per certificate Import inspection for shipments of honey bees colonies $25 per certificate Certifi…

Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(4), (9) FS. History-New 11-22-88, Repealed 3-27-18.

(1) Each beekeeper registered with the department shall be issued a permanent firm number. (2) Commercial beekeepers shall post a 5'' x 9'' placard at each apiary location that is visable to the public with emergency contact information to include owner name and telephone number.…

The following certificates are incorporated herein by reference and available online as indicated. (1) Certificate of Beekeeping Registration, FDACS-08177, revised 07/17, is required on each sale or trade, movement within the state, re-entry per shipment of honey bees, and other …

Any person may request the department to provide inspection, sampling, and laboratory examination of honey bees and beekeeping equipment for the purpose of determining eligibility to meet special requirements for shipment to other states and for export, under the following proced…

Rulemaking Authority 586.10(2) FS. Law Implemented 586.10(3)(a), 586.13 FS. History-New 11-22-88, Amended 6-20-00, 1-1-14, Repealed 3-27-18.

(1) American foulbrood (AFB), Paenibacillus larvae, a bacterial spore forming disease affecting honey bee larvae, can spread rapidly causing honey bee colony decline and hive mortality if left unmanaged. All colonies found infected or infested with AFB shall be destroyed by burni…

Equipment from colonies found infected with American foulbrood may be irradiated as an alternative to destruction under the conditions below: (1) All honey bees, honey, and all visible signs of American foulbrood must be removed and destroyed under the direct supervision of the d…

(1) Florida registered beekeepers of colonies and regulated articles destroyed due to infection or infestation with American foulbrood will be compensated provided funding is available for this purpose at $25.00 per colony. Also, compensation will be paid in full for the first 10…

Any apiary found without proper identification as referenced in Rule 5B-54.013, F.A.C., is considered abandoned after which the following will apply: (1) An inventory of the apiary will be conducted and each hive and piece of equipment tagged with an official department tag indic…

For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply: (1) Dogwood anthracnose. A fungal disease of dogwood (Cornus spp.) incited by the fungus Discula destructiva. (2) Exposed. Subjected to dogwood anthracnose infest…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish procedures to prevent the introduction of dogwood anthracnose and to prevent the spread of dogwood anthracnose within the state. Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (4), (5), (7) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(2), (13), 581.031(4),…

Pursuant to Section 581.031(6), F.S., the dogwood anthracnose disease incited by Discula destructiva is declared to be a plant pest and a nuisance as well as any plant or other thing infested or infected therewith or that has been exposed to infestation or infection and therefore…

(1) Infested areas. The following states, in which dogwood anthracnose is known to be established, shall be known as infested areas. (a) Alabama. (b) Connecticut. (c) Delaware. (d) Georgia. (e) Idaho. (f) Maryland. (g) Massachusetts. (h) New Jersey. (i) New York. (j) North Caroli…

(1) The movement of dogwood anthracnose or a host plant into the state from an infested or regulated area is prohibited except by master permit issued by the director. (Form DACS-08047, revised 11/99, is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from Division of Plant Ind…

(1) For the purpose of this rule chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and following definitions shall apply: (a) Beneficial Organisms. Any organism which benefits Florida's native or agricultural plants, or benefits one without adversely impacting the other, by impr…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(13), (23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), 581.083, 581.091 FS. History-New 7-27-93, Amended 10-1-06, Repealed 7-29-13.

(1) It is unlawful to introduce, multiply, possess, move, or release any arthropod, plant pest, biological control agent, noxious weed, or invasive plant regulated by the Department or the USDA except under permit issued by the Department unless a federal permit, PPQ 526, has bee…

The Department, in addition to regulating the movement of the noxious weeds and invasive plants contained in Rule 5B-57.007, F.A.C., shall cooperate with the USDA, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other appropriate parties to eradicate or control noxious we…

(1) The following plants shall be considered noxious for the purpose of this rule chapter. (a) Abrus precatorius - rosary pea (b) Aeginetia spp. - aeginetia (c) Ageratina adenophora - crofton weed (d) Alectra spp. - alectra (e) Alternanthera philoxeroides - alligatorweed, green l…

(1) The Department will propose the classification of a plant as a noxious weed or invasive plant and its inclusion on the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant List, Rule 5B-57.007, F.A.C., if the plant is determined to be a serious agricultural threat in Florida, or have a negative i…

(1) In accordance with Section 581.083, F.S., a person may not cultivate nonnative plants, algae, or blue-green algae, including genetically engineered plants, algae, or blue-green algae in plantings greater in size than two contiguous acres, except under a Non-Native Species Per…

Purpose - The Department is authorized pursuant to Section 581.091, F.S., to develop and administer a pilot program to allow for, under special permits, the propagation of male Casuarina cunninghamiana trees, and the planting of those trees as windbreaks for commercial citrus gro…