12808770, 5E-14.151 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12808770

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services

Chapter:

ENTOMOLOGY - PEST CONTROL REGULATIONS

Overview

RULE:

5E-14.151

Removal and Relocation of Bees from Structures, Lawns or Ornamentals

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to clarify that bee removal or relocation from a structure, lawn, or ornamental for the production of honey or related products or the pollination of crops by registered beekeepers is not pest control as defined in Chapter 482, Florida Statutes.  The effect of this rulemaking will be to clarify that beekeepers may perform bee removals from in, on, or under structures without the need for licensure.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule clarifies that bee relocation and removal is not pest control under Chapter 482, F.S., when it is performed by a beekeeper, registered pursuant to s. 586.045, F.S., for purposes of honey production and related products or pollination of plants or crops through the use of foam or soapy water, pheromone lures, attractants, repellants and glue boards.  Bee removal for the purpose of eliminating bees, by a person not registered as a beekeeper, or removal involving the use of any pesticide or economic poison, other than those specifically allowed in the rule, shall be considered pest control.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

482.051, 570.07 (23), F.S.

LAW:

570.02 (1), 482.021 (21) and (22), 586.045, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/26/2013 Vol. 39/59

COMMENTS:

From 3/26/2013 To 4/16/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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