Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

New Security Rules Have Minimal Cost Impact on Aerial Application Industry

Report 02-64, December 2002




Report Summary

Subsequent to the September 2001 terrorist attacks, the Florida Legislature required the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules increasing security over agricultural and mosquito control aircraft and the chemicals stored for application by these aircraft. Some agricultural applicators reported they experienced no new costs as a result of these requirements, while some reported costs up to $3,000 for fences, sheds, and aircraft locks. Most mosquito control applicators reported that they meet requirements with existing security.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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