Purpose of Chapter (Repealed) (Ch. 5B-43; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-43.002
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 5B-43.002
Rule Title: Purpose of
Chapter (Repealed)
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
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) , 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4) , (15), (16),
(20) FS. History–New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.02, Repealed 8-10-25.
References in this version:
No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
5B-43.002
Purpose of
Chapter (Repealed)
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.
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 ....
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. ....
10/5/2017
Vol. 43/193
Final
5B-43.002
Purpose of
Chapter (Repealed)
Effective:
08/18/1985