Document Citation: 5E-4.013, F.A.C.

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FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 05 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5E DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 5E-4 SEED: GENERALLY


Date:
08/31/2009

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5E-4.013 Seed Aircraft Registration, Inspection, Security, Transactions, Recordkeeping, Area-of-Application Information and Forms.

(1) Registration. Each aircraft used for aerial application of any seed must be annually registered with the department. Application for registration shall be on form DACS-13354 New 1/02 provided by the department. The completed registration form shall be submitted to the Pesticide Certification Office, 3125 Conner Blvd., Bldg. 8 (L-29), Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650. The registration shall be submitted to the Department on or before June 30 of each year.

(2) Inspection. Authorized department representatives may inspect aircraft required to be registered with the department under this rule during normal working hours without prior notification or as determined necessary in an emergency situation.

(3) Security. Each aircraft used for aerial application of any seed shall be secured when not in use. Secured storage shall include the aircraft being: within a locked building, locked in place securely, mechanically disabled from flying, or any other reasonable method which would prevent or deter theft or unauthorized use.

(4) Transactions. Any purchase, sale, rental, leasing, or transfer of ownership of an aircraft required to be registered with the department pursuant to subsection (1) above shall be transmitted to the department on (1) Florida Department of Revenue Form DR-42 Rev-06/99 Ownership Declaration and Sales and Use Tax Report on Aircraft or (2) Aircraft Bill of Sale Form AC 8050-2 (9/92) or (3) Report of Aircraft Transaction Form DACS-13355 New 1/02 within 24 hours of the transaction.

(5) Recordkeeping. Aerial applicators shall maintain records relating to each application of seed. Such records shall be retained for a period of two (2) years and shall be maintained in a manner that is accessible upon request by the Department.

(a) Name and FAA license number of the licensee responsible for the seed application;

(b) Date and time of treatment;

(c) Location of treatment site, which may be recorded using any of the following designations:

1. County, range, township and section;

2. An identification system utilizing maps and/or written descriptions which accurately identify the location and distinguish the treatment site from other sites;

3. The legal property description; or

4. Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) coordinates or Longitude/Latitude points which delineate the treated area.

(d) Name of the person requesting or authorizing the application;

(e) Aircraft manufacturer, make and model;

(f) FAA aircraft registration number;

(g) Originating airport/airstrip.

(6) Area-of-Application Information. The information listed in paragraphs (5)(a) through (5)(g) is required only when contained within a declaration of an Executive Order pursuant to the emergency powers granted to the Governor or the Commissioner of Agriculture declaring an emergency in the State of Florida. Such information shall be provided and filed with the Department in a manner determined within the declaration.

(7) Forms. The following forms are hereby incorporated by reference. These forms may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Pesticide Certification Office, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Building 8 (L-29), Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650, telephone (850)488-3314.

(a) Application for Aircraft Registration (DACS-13354), New 01/02.

(b) Ownership Declaration and Sales and Use Tax Report on Aircraft (DR-42), Rev. 06/99.

(c) Report of Aircraft Transaction (DACS-13355), New 3/02.

(d) Report of Aircraft Transaction (DACS-13355), New 3/02.