Florida Proposed Rules
| Rule Number: | 12A-1.087 |
| Rule Title: | Exemptions for Power Farm Equipment; Suggested Exemption Certificate for Items Used for Agricultural Purposes |
| Next Step: | At the December 4, 2018, meeting, the Governor and Cabinet approved the Department’s request to adopt this rule. The Department will file the rule for certification with the Department of State on December 19, 2018. The rule will be effective on January 8, 2019. |
| Certification Package: | December 19, 2018 |
| JAPC Certification: | December 19, 2018 |
| Certification Letter to JAPC: | December 12, 2018 |
| Cabinet Meeting for Adoption: | December 4, 2018 |
| Notice of Public Meeting - Cabinet for Adoption: | November 20, 2018 (Vol. 44, No. 226 pp. 5300-5301) |
| Letter to JAPC: | November 6, 2018 |
| Notice of Change: | November 6, 2018 (Vol. 44, No. 217, p. 5104) |
| Hearing Information: | October 10, 2018 |
| Letter from JAPC: | September 28, 2018 |
| Package Filed with JAPC: | September 17, 2018 |
| Notice of Proposed Rule: | September 14, 2018 (Vol. 44, No. 180, pp.
4208-4214)
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| Cabinet Meeting for Hearing: | August 14, 2018 |
| Notice of Public Meeting - Cabinet for Hearing: | August 6, 2018(Vol. 44, No. 152, pp. 3648-3649) |
| Workshop Information: | July 18, 2018 |
| Draft Rule Language: | July 18, 2018 |
| Notice of Rule Development: | July 2, 2018 (Vol. 44, No. 128, pp. 3093-3094) |
Purpose:
Section 36, Chapter 2018-118, L.O.F., made three changes to applicable aquaculture businesses. First, the exemption for
butane gas, propane gas, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas was expanded to apply to the production, packing, or
processing of aquacultural products, either on or off the farm. Second, the exemption for electricity was expanded to apply
to packinghouses where fish are packed or prepared for shipment. Third, a new exemption was added for industrial machinery
and equipment purchased for use in aquacultural activities. The purpose of the proposed
amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C., is to provide guidance on how businesses can document and receive these exemptions.
