10843647, 68A-15.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 10843647

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise rule language related to possession or use of guns on wildlife management areas (WMAs); and to clarify that the Executive Director or designee may issue permits allowing a sanctioned fox hunting organization to chase fox during otherwise closed seasons and at the time and place designated by permit. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would revise rule language related to possession or use of guns on wildlife management areas (WMAs); and allow the Executive Director or designee to issue permits allowing a sanctioned fox hunting organization to chase fox during otherwise closed seasons at the time and place designated by permit.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.354 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/6/2012 Vol. 38/01

COMMENTS:

From 1/6/2012 To 1/27/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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