14538474, 68A-24.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 14538474

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FUR-BEARING ANIMALS AND POSSESSION OF HIDES

Overview

RULE:

68A-24.004

Fur and Hide Dealers: Operations, Reporting Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify existing provisions, streamline reporting requirements, and incorporate a provision of Section 379.364, F.S., regarding shipping requirements of alligator hides and skins of fur-bearing animals.  The effect of the proposed rule will be to improve understanding of existing provisions, decrease and simplify reporting and codify shipping requirements.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule (1) clarifies that it is unlawful to purchase untagged alligator hides, that skins of fur-bearing animals possessed on dealer or agent buyer premises must be tagged, and that purchasing records must be kept for a period of one year; (2) establishes less burdensome annual reporting requirements, and (3) establishes shipping requirements when using a common carrier.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; 379.354, 379.364, 379.3012, 379.3751 Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/9/2014 Vol. 40/91

COMMENTS:

From 5/9/2014 To 5/30/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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