12490125, 68A-9.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12490125

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS

Overview

RULE:

68A-9.005

Falconry

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the falconry rules to ensure that the sport is continued in the state of Florida.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and FWC currently share regulatory authority and permitting responsibilities related to falconry in Florida.  The Service is relinquishing permitting responsibilities to states, Indian Tribes and U.S. territories with “certified” (by the Service) falconry regulations. Florida must have certified rules in place by January 1, 2014 in order for falconry to continue in the state.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would modify the section in order to meet Federal guidelines, and the needs of the state and our constituents.   Some of the major modifications include:  issuance of permit from FWC only; the addition of definitions; increase species for apprentice class (Merlin); criteria for lapsed or revoked permits; issuance to a new resident or visitor to the U.S.; housing at facilities not owned by permittee; care of raptors; restriction of the take of American kestrels to the fall season; no take of burrowing owls; take of raptors on rights of way; propagation; exhibition of raptors; release of raptors; establishment of electronic reporting system for change in inventory to replace the current paper reporting system.  The permit would be at no cost.  The federal permit which is set to expire is currently $100.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/11/2013 Vol. 39/08

COMMENTS:

From 1/11/2013 To 2/1/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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