Fla. Admin. Code R. 5M-12.002 (2026)

(1) “Conservation plan” means a record of the decisions and supporting information for treatment of a unit of land or water, approved by USDA/NRCS or certified by a Technical Service Provider, which meets the requirements of Rule 5M-12.004, F.A.C.

(2) “Department” means the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(3) “Land use” means the producer’s intended use of the land for agricultural purposes.

(4) “Technical service provider” means an individual or entity certified by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA/NRCS) and placed on its approved list to provide technical services to program participants.

(5) “Notice of Intent” means a form provided by the Department to be submitted by the producer to enroll in BMPs.

Rulemaking Authority 403.067(7)(c)2., (13)(b), 570.07(23), 570.085 FS. Law Implemented 403.067(7)(c)2., (13)(b), 570.07(23), 570.085 FS. History–New 6-16-10.

Effective: 6/16/2010.