23460631, 68A-15.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23460631

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

TYPE I WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68A-15.004

General Regulations Relating to Wildlife Management Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to establish or revise general regulations related to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).  The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WMAs.

SUMMARY:

Following recent changes to Section 316.003, F.S., the proposed rule amendment would maintain the status quo regarding electric bicycle use on WMAs such that electric bicycles may only be operated on named or numbered roads except Class 1 electric bicycles are exempt from this restriction and may be operated anywhere non-motorized bicycles may be used unless otherwise prohibited by specific area rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Sections 379.2223, 379.354 Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/24/2020 Vol. 46/144

COMMENTS:

From 7/24/2020 To 8/14/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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