Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-43.004
Quarantine Area
Effective Aug 10, 2025Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (4), (5), (7), (17) FS. Law Implemented 570.35(5), 581.031(6), (7), (15), (17), (20), 581.101, 581.161, 581.181 FS.Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- (1) A minimum of 0.5-mile radius area around any prohibited snail or slug detection shall be quarantined upon finding evidence of a breeding population.
- (2) It shall be unlawful to move any prohibited snail or slug or regulated article within, through, or from a quarantine area unless in accordance with Rule 5B-43.005, F.A.C.
- (3) An area shall be released from quarantine following a declaration that the prohibited snail or slug has been eradicated.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (4), (5), (7), (17) FS. Law Implemented 570.35(5), 581.031(6), (7), (15), (17), (20), 581.101, 581.161, 581.181 FS. History–New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.04, Amended 8-10-25.