Florida livestock import requirements

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	8/19/2019
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 585.002(4), 585.08(2) FS. Law Implemented 570.07(15), 570.36(2), 585.08(1), (2)(a), 585.145(1), (2), 585.16 FS. History–New 6-29-62, Amended 2-5-85, Formerly 5C-3.05, Amended 9-6-89, 3-23-94, 6-4-95, 12-12-04, 5-24-10, 8-19-19.
	References in this version:	Ref-10879 APHIS 91-55-079

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice / Adopted	Section	Description	ID	Publish Date
	Final 5C-3.005	Goats or Sheep	22220292	Effective: 08/19/2019
	Proposed 5C-3.001 .	The proposed rule will clarify definitions; update and incorporate forms by rule; update and clarify the requirements for cattle or bison being imported into the state to include official identification. Clarify requirements .	21799409	5/1/2019 Vol. 45/85
	Withdrawal 5C-3.001 .	Definitions, General Requirements and Limitations, Equine, Cattle or Bison, Goats or Sheep, Swine, Dogs or Cats, Cervids (Farmed or Captive), Domestic Fowl, Poultry, Poultry Products and Ratites, Elephants.	21361260	1/9/2019 Vol. 45/06
	Proposed 5C-3.001 .	: Repeals unnecessary rules and clarifies definitions and testing requirements for importation of animals into Florida. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.	20859576	9/5/2018 Vol. 44/173
	Development 5C-3.001 .	Repeals unnecessary rules and clarifies definitions and testing requirements for importation of animals into Florida. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.	20798854	8/20/2018 Vol. 44/162
	Development 5C-3.001 .	Repeals unnecessary rules and clarifies definitions and testing requirements for importation of animals into Florida. The revisions will simplify and strengthen the State’s animal health protection strategy.	20795750	8/17/2018 Vol. 44/161
	Final 5C-3.005	Goats or Sheep	8660468	Effective: 05/24/2010
	Proposed 5C-3.001 .	The purpose and effect of this rule is to specify, detail and clarify the importation requirements by species for animals and certain animal products into Florida from other states.	8084385	12/31/2009 Vol. 35/52
	Development 5C-3.001 .	The purpose and effect of this rule is to specify, detail and clarify the importation requirements by species for animals and certain animal products into Florida from other states.	8020947	12/18/2009 Vol. 35/50
	Final 5C-3.005	Goats or Sheep	995431	Effective: 12/12/2004

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