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Notice: 13574682

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

68A-4.0051

Importation of Deer, Elk and Other Wildlife Species in the Family of Cervidae

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to establish importation requirements for deer, elk, and other species in the family Cervidae.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would prohibit importation of  deer, elk or other species of the family Cervidae originating from out-of-state, make an exception allowing cervids (except white-tailed deer) for zoo facilities with a Captive Wildlife Permit and AZA accreditation requirements, and allow temporary importation of reindeer (90 days maximum) with a permit.  The proposed rule amendment is to prevent the introduction of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a highly contagious and fatal disease of Cervids, into Florida’s free-ranging white-tailed deer and captive Cervid populations.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/20/2013 Vol. 39/184

COMMENTS:

From 9/20/2013 To 10/11/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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