19976876, 68A-15.006 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 19976876

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.006

Regulations Relating to Miscellaneous Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise specific area regulations on miscellaneous areas, specifically for Babcock Ranch Preserve, and conform date changes to calendar year. In addition, the proposed rule amendment establishes the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Rolling Meadows Unit.  The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on miscellaneous areas.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment would adjust season dates in miscellaneous areas, specifically the Babcock Ranch Preserve, to conform date changes to calendar year and revise specific area regulations.  In addition, the proposed rule amendment would establish the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Rolling Meadows Unit and establish rules consistent with the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes WMA (regulations for Kissimmee Chain of Lakes WMA, including statewide hunting seasons and no quota requirement to apply to the Rolling Meadows Unit), except that motorized vehicles and vessels will be prohibited and centerfire rifles will be allowed.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/22/2018 Vol. 44/14

COMMENTS:

From 1/22/2018 To 2/12/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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