Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-38.002 (2026)

Lettuce mosaic, a serious virus disease of lettuce, is declared a nuisance and a major economic threat to the production of commercial lettuce in Florida. This quarantine shall restrict the movement of regulated articles and require certain cultivation practices which will reduce the occurrence of lettuce mosaic in commercial lettuce growing areas within the state.

Rulemaking Authority 570.07(13), (23) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(4), (5), (6), (7), 581.101 FS. History–New 5-1-73, Repromulgated 12-31-74, Formerly 5B-38.02, Amended 5-25-93, 11-14-23.

Effective: 11/14/2023.