30387013, 5H-17.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30387013

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Marketing and Development

Chapter:

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN

Overview

RULE:

5H-17.002	Definitions
5H-17.004	Use of the Identifiers; Deposit of Funds
5H-17.005	Participant Registration; Application Forms; Types of Membership; Renewal

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to include department-modified versions of the “Fresh From Florida” logo in the definition of “Identifiers” under 5H-17.002; forbid Identifier use by illegal or unregulated products or in connection with the sale of a product that would damage the “Fresh From Florida” brand integrity; require Identifiers be prominently displayed and approved by the department before use on packaging; and allow “Fresh From Florida” Logo Incentive Program applications to be submitted via email.

SUMMARY:

The Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign (FAPC) creates provisions for the agriculture industry to use “Fresh From Florida” Identifiers on packaging and advertising to promote Florida-grown commodities. This rulemaking allows the department to develop measures which strengthen and protect the “Fresh From Florida” brand integrity.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(23), 571.24, 571.25(2) F.S.

LAW:

571.23, 571.24(1), 571.25 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/8/2026 Vol. 52/05

COMMENTS:

From 1/8/2026 To 1/29/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-15427 Identifiers Referenced in Rule
Ref-19093 FDACS-06711, "Fresh From Florida" Logo Incentive Application

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