25256198, 68A-25.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25256198

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO REPTILES

Overview

RULE:

68A-25.002

General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule revision is to 1) prohibit take of diamond-backed terrapins 2) prohibit possession of diamond-backed terrapins without a permit 3) incorporate into rule by reference permit information and applicant guidance for permits allowing possession of diamond-backed terrapins. The effect of this rule revision is to prohibit the take of diamond-backed terrapins and prohibit possession without a permit.

SUMMARY:

This rule currently allows the take of one diamond-backed terrapin per person per day, and allows the possession of no more than two diamond-backed terrapins per person. The revised rule will add language prohibiting take of diamond-backed terrapins, and remove language that allows for the possession of two diamond-backed terrapins per person without a permit. The revised rule will also add language clarifying that permits to possess diamond-backed terrapins may be issued for personal possession, exhibition and education, and scientific use, in accordance with the Diamond-backed Terrapin Application Guidance, which will be incorporated into the revised rule by reference with an effective date.  At the December 17, 2020 meeting, the Commission reviewed and approved these rule changes for the diamond-backed terrapin and incorporation of applicant guidance for permits authorizing possession of the species. The intent of this rule revision is to incorporate this guidance into 68A-25.002 by reference and hyperlink.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/16/2021 Vol. 47/222

COMMENTS:

From 11/16/2021 To 12/7/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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