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Notice: 22473365

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Agricultural Environmental Services

Chapter:

SEED: GENERALLY

Overview

RULE:

5E-4.006	Seed Standards
5E-4.007	Commercial Tests and Consumer Request Samples
5E-4.016	Hemp Seed and Cultivars

PURPOSE:

The proposed rules have been developed in response to the creation of s. 581.217, F.S., which directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules to regulate the cultivation of hemp in this state. This rulemaking will align Chapter 5E-4, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), with the provisions of section 581.217, F.S., relating to hemp seed sold for planting purposes. These changes will clarify seed standards and labeling requirements for the industry, delineate costs of seed testing services the department offers to consumers, and identify qualifying criteria for seed certifying entities.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rules will change existing rules and policies as follows:
•  Rule 5E-4.006, F.A.C., establishes minimum germination standards for seeds.  Rule 5E-4.006, F.A.C., is being updated to specify a standard for hemp seed. 
•  Rule 5E-4.007, F.A.C., establishes fees for commercial seed purity and germination testing.  Rule 5E-4.007, F.A.C., is being updated to specify associated testing charges for hemp seed.
•  Rule 5E-4.016, F.A.C., is being amended to define certified hemp seed and certified hemp cultivars, and to specify requirements relating to certification of hemp seed and hemp cultivars.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(23), 578.11(2), 581.217(12) F.S.

LAW:

578.11(2), (2)(h), 578.011(8), 578.23 581.217(6), (12), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2019 Vol. 45/198

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2019 To 10/31/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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