23644058, 68-5.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23644058

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68-5.002	Definitions
68-5.004	Conditional Non-Native Species
68-5.005	Possession of Conditional Non-Native Species
68-5.006	Prohibited Non-Native Species
68-5.007	Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species
68-5.008	Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-Native Pets

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these rule drafts is to add new species to the Prohibited species list, create new definitions, establish permitting criteria, provide biosecurity and caging requirements, and clarify the rules related to the Commission’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. This effort will improve clarity and conciseness and aid in addressing emerging invasive species issues.

SUMMARY:

These rules establish definitions for terms used in the Chapter, the lists of Conditional and Prohibited species, the criteria for possession of those species, and the Commission’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/14/2020 Vol. 46/179

COMMENTS:

From 9/14/2020 To 10/5/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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