(1) For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:
- (a) “Cotton” means all members of the genus Gossypium in the family Malvaceae, including any parts thereof.
- (b) “Kenaf” means the plant known as African hibiscus, Hibiscus cannabinus L., including any parts thereof.
- (c) “Noncommercial” means cotton or kenaf intended for purposes other than processing.
- (d) “Pink bollworm” means all life stages of the insect known as pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders), which is a pest of cotton, classified in the order Lepidoptera, family Gelechiidae.
- (e) “Regulated area” means Florida or any portion thereof including any county, precinct, city, and other minor civil division designated by rule or order of the Department as an area regulated due to the presence of pink bollworm.
- (2) The purpose of this rule chapter is to establish procedures for the production and movement of cotton or kenaf within the State of Florida.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), (8) FS. Law Implemented 581.031, 581.101 FS. History–New 12-21-87, Amended 6-20-00, 11-2-20, 12-28-25.