24605328, 68A-12.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24605328

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO GAME

Overview

RULE:

68A-12.003

Protection of Certain Deer and Turkey; Tagging of Deer, Bear, and Turkey; Deer and Wild Turkey Harvest Reporting; Evidence of Legal Harvest or Sex Required

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify regulations regarding deer carcass labeling requirements when transferring to another party. The intended effect is improved understanding and compliance of deer carcass labeling requirements.

SUMMARY:

Clarify regulations regarding deer carcass labeling requirements when transferring to another party such that deer being transferred shall be labeled by the harvester with their first and last name and harvest reporting confirmation number. Require labeling to remain on the carcass until final processing or until stored at the domicile of its possessor. Allow meat processors to utilize a log book and tracking system in lieu of labeling requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/3/2021 Vol. 47/107

COMMENTS:

From 6/3/2021 To 6/24/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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