Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5B - Division of Plant Industry
Chapter 5B-55 - DOGWOOD ANTHRACNOSE
Section 5B-55.001 - Definitions
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
For the purpose of this chapter, the definitions in Section 581.011, F.S., and the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Dogwood anthracnose. A fungal disease of dogwood (Cornus spp.) incited by the fungus Discula destructiva.
(2) Exposed. Subjected to dogwood anthracnose infestation because of proximity to or contract with dogwood anthracnose.
(3) Host plant. A dogwood plant (Cornus spp.) or part thereof or any other plant or part thereof which is capable of harboring or transporting dogwood anthracnose in any of its life stages.
(4) Infected. Actually harboring dogwood anthracnose.
(5) Infested area. Any state, territory or country known to be infested with the dogwood anthracnose defined herein.
(6) Interstate movement. Movement into Florida from another state or U.S. possession.
(7) Intrastate movement. Movement within the state of Florida.
(8) Master permit. An official document issued by the director allowing entry of host plants from infested areas, defining the items being moved, and containing specific instructions regarding inspection, certification, and movement.
(9) Post entry quarantine. A condition under which specific plants shall be maintained after entry under prescribed conditions and inspections by an authorized representative of the department.
(10) Regulated area. Any area in such proximity to an infestation that it cannot be separated for quarantine purposes from an infestation.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1), (4), (5) FS. Law Implemented 581.011, 581.031(6), (7), (17), 581.083, 581.101, 581.181 FS.
New 9-19-89, Amended 6-4-95, 8-19-96.
