6038364, 5K-4.020 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6038364

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Food Safety

Chapter:

FOOD

Overview

RULE:

5K-4.020

Food Permits; Requirements and Fees

PURPOSE:

The rule amendment changes the fee schedule for annual permit fees charged to food establishments. Chapter 2008-107(section 5), Laws of Florida, as passed by the 2008 Legislature, authorizes an increase in fee capacity for the Department to recover the cost of services provided relative to issuance of a food permit. This increase in permit fees impacts most food establishments permitted by the Division of Food Safety. This rule amendment further modifies the fee charged for cost recovery for reinspections. Additionally, as authorized by Chapter 2007-67 (section 2), Laws of Florida, the food permit category of Tomato Packing House is included in the schedule of fees.

SUMMARY:

This rule modifies the fee schedule for annual permit fees to obtain a food permit and the reinspection fee charged to food establishments. The firm permit category of Tomato Packing House as authorized by Chapter 2007-67 (section 2), Laws of Florida, is also included.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

500.09, 500.12, 570.07(23) FS.

LAW:

500.04, 500.09, 500.10, 500.12(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), 500.121, 500.171, 500.172, 500.177 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/29/2008 Vol. 34/35

COMMENTS:

From 8/29/2008 To 9/19/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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