Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-52.007
Producing Cotton or Kenaf, and Destruction
Effective Dec 28, 2025Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), (8) FS. Law Implemented 581.031, 581.101 FS.Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- (1) Commercial cotton or kenaf. In order to prevent the spread of the pink bollworm from south Florida northward to the state’s commercial cotton-producing areas, the production of commercial cotton or kenaf is prohibited in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hardee, Highlands, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie and all counties south thereof. This area is hereby designated as a regulated area.
- (2) Noncommercial cotton or kenaf. Noncommercial cotton or kenaf shall not be produced without a permit issued by the Division. Persons seeking a permit to produce noncommercial cotton or kenaf must submit a completed Application and Permit to Move Organisms Regulated by the State of Florida, FDACS-08208, Rev. 01/13, incorporated by reference in Rule 5B-57.004, F.A.C.
- (3) Notice of destruction. The Department shall issue an order to destroy any cotton or kenaf that is not grown, held, or transported in compliance with Chapter 581, F.S. or this rule.
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.