20676925, 68A-12.010 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20676925

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO GAME

Overview

RULE:

68A-12.010	Regulations Governing Hunting Preserves
68A-12.011	Regulations Governing Game Farms

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rules are to clarify and amend rule language related to game farm and hunt preserve permitting and facility requirements, clarify definitions of terms used in rule, and amend fencing standards to address escape as well as reduce the risk of disease concerns stemming from captive wildlife being introduced into wild populations. The effect of this rule amendment will be improved rule clarity and decreased ambiguity throughout the two rules allowing for easier comprehension and consistent enforcement throughout the state.

SUMMARY:

Amendments to the game farm and hunt preserve rules would modify the current regulations and provide clear requirements for fencing, caging and animal welfare. Consistency will be increased by defining terms and clearly identifying fencing requirements and application requirements. To ensure the well-being of captive wildlife kept on preserves, the mandatory area for the wooded and grassy areas has been increased proportionate to hunt preserve size. Draft rule language is focused on reducing the risk of escape, as well as specifying application and facility requirements. This will minimize the risk of the transfer of diseases such as Chronic Wasting Disease  between facilities and wild populations. Clear language will improve consistency of enforcement statewide.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.302, 379.3711 FS

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/20/2018 Vol. 44/141

COMMENTS:

From 7/20/2018 To 8/10/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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