Florida Administrative Code

(1) Form. The analysis tag or label shall carry the information required by Section 578.09, F.S., in substantially the following form: (a) For agricultural seed: (b) For mixed agricultural seeds: (c) For coated agricultural seed: (d) For combination mulch, seed, and fertilizer pr…

(1) Prohibited noxious weed seed shall include: (a) Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) None per pound (b) Serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) None per pound (c) Benghal dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) None per pound (2) Restricted noxious weed seed shall include: (a) Ann…

Agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, or shrub seed shall be deemed worthless for planting purposes if containing in excess of two percent (2%) of total weed seed or more noxious weed seed than shown in Rule 5E-4.003, F.A.C., and shall not be sold for such purposes. Rulemaking A…

(1) Seed lots containing one or more of the noxious weed seeds listed in Rule 5E-4.003, F.A.C., and found by the department to be in violation of Section 578.13, F.S., and which have been placed under stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, shall not be further subdivided or…

The minimum standard for agricultural seeds shall be 60% (including hard seed or dormant seed) except hybrid field corn seed which shall be 90%, and hemp seed, which shall be 80% (including hard or dormant seed). For hemp seed which germinates less than the standard established b…

(1) The department will make commercial tests and perform analysis of consumer request samples of seed when such will not interfere with prescribed duties of the department. (2) Definitions. As used in this rule, the following definitions shall apply: (a) Consumer means individua…

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 578.11(2)(h) FS. Law Implemented 578.11(2), 578.11(2)(h) FS. History-New 3-4-93, Repealed 7-7-19.

(1) Flower seed subject to chapter 578, F.S., and their germination standards are as follows: Standard Kind Germ. % (a) African daisy - Dimorphotheca aurantiacs 55 (b) Ageratum - Ageratum mexicanum 60 (c) Alyssum - Alyssum compactum, A. maritimum, A. procumbens, A. saxatile 60 (d…

(1) Registration. Each aircraft used for aerial application of any seed must be annually registered with the department. Application for registration shall be on form Application For Aircraft Registration, FDACS-13354 Rev 10/13 or via the Aircraft Registration Transaction Reporti…

The Application for Registration as a Seed Dealer, FDACS-13204, Rev. 05/19, which is hereby incorporated by reference and available online at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10674, shall be submitted annually for each place of business at which seed is sold, d…

(1) Definitions. The definitions provided in Sections 578.011, 581.217, F.S., and the following shall apply to Section 581.217, F.S., and this rule: (a) "Certified hemp seed" means a class of hemp seed which is the progeny of breeder, foundation, or registered hemp seed certified…

(1) "Agricultural commodity" means any plant, or part thereof, or animal, or animal product, produced by a person (including farmers, ranchers, vineyardists, plant propagators, Christmas tree growers, aquaculturists, floriculturists, orchardists, foresters, or other comparable pe…

(1) License types. Each individual licensed as a pesticide applicator must be licensed in one of three license types and must be licensed in a minimum of one primary category. License types are: (a) Private applicator license. A private applicator license is valid for use by priv…

(1) Description of primary categories. (a) Category 1A1 - Agricultural Row Crop Pest Control. This category is applicable to individuals using or supervising the use of restricted use pesticides, or other pesticides requiring licensure, in the production of agricultural crops oth…

All individuals seeking licensure must demonstrate knowledge of the safe use and handling of pesticide products. Possession of such knowledge shall include having a working knowledge of the following areas of competency as they apply to the specific categories in which licensure …

(1) Primary categories. (a) Category 1A1 - Agricultural Row Crop Pest Control. Applicators seeking licensure in this category shall demonstrate practical knowledge of agricultural row crops and associated pests, the chemical control measures that pertain to the prevention or cont…

(1) Certification. All individuals seeking pesticide applicator licensure shall demonstrate competency in the responsible use of pesticides by successfully completing the appropriate pesticide applicator examination(s) specified in this chapter for each classification of licensur…

(1) Licensure. Requests for pesticide dealer licensure shall be made by submitting a completed pesticide dealer license application, form DACS-13337, Rev. 05/04, and the appropriate license fee to the Pesticide Certification Office, P.O. Box 6710, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-6710.…

(1) Private and public pesticide applicator license. The fee for either initial licensure or license renewal is $100, with no additional fee for added categories. (2) Commercial pesticide applicator license. The fee for either initial licensure or license renewal is $250, with no…

(1) Reexamination shall be required for pesticide applicator recertification in the following circumstances: (a) The license was revoked or suspended for 6 months or longer; or (b) It is deemed by the department that new information makes reexamination essential for continued cer…

(1) Licensed pesticide applicators shall maintain records relating to the application of all restricted use pesticides. Such records shall consist of the following information for each application: (a) Name and license number of the licensee responsible for the pesticide applicat…

(1) Licensed pesticide dealers shall maintain the following records relating to the sale or exchange of restricted use pesticides: (a) Date of sale; (b) Name and license number of licensed applicator making or authorizing the purchase; (c) Name of authorized purchase agent purcha…

(1) Licensed applicators are responsible for the pesticide use activities and actions of individuals under their direct supervision and shall be in a location from which they can physically arrive on site before or during pesticide use, if and when their presence is needed. The l…

(1) Registration. Each aircraft used for aerial application of any pesticide must be annually registered with the department with proof of insurance or surety bond. Application for registration shall be on form DACS-13354, Rev. 05/04, provided by the department. The completed reg…

(1) Denial. The Department will deny application for licensure if: (a) A person fails to comply with the licensing requirements of Chapter 487, F.S., or Chapter 5E-9, F.A.C., or (b) A person has cheated on an exam pursuant to subsection 5E-9.026(3), F.A.C., or (c) All outstanding…

Rulemaking Authority 531.41(3) FS. Law Implemented 531.415 FS. History-New 10-10-93, Repealed 10-31-17.

Rulemaking Authority 531.41(3) FS. Law Implemented 531.415 FS. History-New 10-10-93, Amended 3-17-98, 3-21-02, Repealed 10-31-17.

Rulemaking Authority 531.41(3) FS. Law Implemented 531.415 FS. History-New 10-10-93, Amended 3-17-98, 3-21-02, Repealed 10-31-17.

Rulemaking Authority 531.41(3) FS. Law Implemented 531.415 FS. History-New 10-10-93, Repealed 10-31-17.

Rulemaking Authority 501.921, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 501.913, 501.917, 501.921 FS. History-New 10-6-93, Amended 7-5-95, 12-9-98, 6-25-00, 10-22-01, 12-9-02, 12-7-04, 2-5-07, 6-4-14, Transferred to 5J-23.001.

Rulemaking Authority 501.913, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 501.913, 501.918, 501.919 FS. History-New 6-4-14, Transferred to 5J-23.0015.

Rulemaking Authority 501.922, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 501.913, 501.918, 501.919, 501.922 FS. History-New 6-4-14, Transferred to 5J-23.003.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Amended 7-18-85, Formerly 4B-1.21, 4B-1.021, Amended 3-15-94, 7-20-95, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.001.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.01, Amended 7-18-85, Formerly 4B-1.01, Amended 10-8-86, 2-6-90, 8-9-92, Formerly 4B-1.001, Amended 7-20-95, 7-23-97, 6-8-99, 5-23-00, 9-2-02, 1-29-06, 8-2-07, 5-28-08, 4-6-12, 12-9-14, Tr…

Rulemaking Authority 527.0201, 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 119.07(4)(c), 527.02, 527.0201, 527.021, 527.03, 527.04, 527.055, 527.06, 527.0605, 527.061, 527.11 FS. History-New 6-8-88, Amended 2-5-91, 3-18-92, Formerly 4B-1.034, Amended 7-20-95, 6-8-99, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20…

Rulemaking Authority 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.02(1)(b), 527.06 FS. History-New 6-18-87, Formerly 4B-1.031, Transferred to 5J-20.005.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.14 FS. History-New 8-5-85, Formerly 4B-1.24, 4B-1.024, Transferred to 5J-20.011.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.01(11), 527.02(2), 527.0201, 527.04 FS. History-New 8-31-93, Formerly 4B-1.036, Amended 9-2-02, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.012.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.11 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.13, Amended 7-18-85, Formerly 4B-1.10, Amended 10-8-86, 2-6-90, Formerly 4B-1.010, Amended 7-20-95, 9-5-01, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.013. PART III CONTAINERS

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.06, Formerly 4B-1.06, 4B-1.006, Transferred to 5J-20.021.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.16, Formerly 4B-1.12, 4B-1.012, Amended 3-15-94, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.022.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.20, 4B-1.15, 4B-1.015, Amended 7-20-95, 4-30-96, Transferred to 5J-20.023.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 8-7-80, Formerly 4A-1.21, 4B-1.16, 4B-1.016, Transferred to 5J-20.025.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06, 527.10 FS. History-New 3-15-94, Formerly 4B-1.037, Amended 7-20-95, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.026.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 6-5-97, Amended 1-29-06, 8-2-07, Transferred to 5J-20.027.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06, 527.062 FS. History-New 6-8-99, Amended 5-23-00, 9-2-02, 1-29-06, Transferred to 5J-20.028.

Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS. History-New 5-9-04, Amended 1-29-06, 7-28-14, Transferred to 5J-20.029. PART IV TRANSPORTATION OF LP GAS