5B-43.005 : Movement of Regulated Articles - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Rule Title: Movement of Regulated Articles
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Division of Plant Industry
Chapter:	PHYTOPHAGOUS SNAILS AND SLUGS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	8/10/2025
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), (24), 581.031(1), (4), (5), (7), (17) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6), (7), (9), (15), (17), (20), (26), (30) 581.083, 581.101, 581.161, 581.181 FS. History–New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.05, Amended 2-11-87, 3-28-00, 8-10-25.
	References in this version:	Ref-18245 FDACS-08080 Compliance Agreement Phytophagous Snails and Slugs Rev. 02/25 Ref-18246 FDACS-08413 Master Permit for Shipping Regulated Articles Free of Phytophagous Snails and Slugs Rev. 02/25 Ref-18247 FDACS-08487 Compliance Agreement / Phytophagous Snails and Slugs Solid Waste Facilities / Commercial Trash Haulers Rev. 02/25 Ref-18248 FDACS-08488 Compliance Agreement / Phytophagous Snails and Slugs Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance Facilities Rev. 02/25

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Final 5B-43.005	Movement of Regulated Articles	29810057	Effective: 08/10/2025
Proposed 5B-43.001 ......	This rulemaking will update defined terms, update the list of snails and slugs, clarify quarantine areas and the movement of regulated articles, repeal rules that are no longer necessary, and incorporate new material.	29483846	4/23/2025 Vol. 51/79
Development 5B-43.001 ......	The proposed rule will align defined terms with the amended text, update the list of snails and slugs injurious to Florida agriculture, clarify the Department’s regulatory requirements for quarantine areas and the movement ....	29443300	4/4/2025 Vol. 51/66
Development 5B-43.001 ......	This rule chapter implements the department’s authority to regulate slugs and phytophagous snails in a manner that prohibits introduction of unwanted pests and diseases so that viable trade is provided to industry stakeholders. ....	19494301	10/5/2017 Vol. 43/193
Final 5B-43.005	Movement of Regulated Articles	987865	Effective: 03/28/2000

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