Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-43.003

Current through Reg. 50, No. 217; November 5, 2024

Section 5B-43.003 - Snails and Slugs Injurious to Florida Agriculture

The following snails shall be considered as injurious to Florida agriculture, and entry into or distribution within the state is prohibited. This prohibition includes live plant-feeding snails in all stages of development, intended for consumption or for any other purpose. Dead, canned or non-living processed snails are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(1) Snails.

(a) Achatina spp. (Example: giant African snail).

(b) Helix spp. (Example: brown garden snail).

(c) Theba pisana Muller (white garden snail).

(d) Megalobulimus oblongus (Muller) (giant South American snail).

(e) Any other plant-feeding snail which may be determined by department order or rule to be injurious to Florida agriculture.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5B-43.003

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS.

New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.03.

New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.03.