26160917, 68A-6.009 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26160917

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE

Overview

RULE:

68A-6.009

General Regulations Governing Possession of Captive Wildlife

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the rule amendment is to identify acts considered violations of 68A-6.009(1), F.A.C., to clarify enclosure requirements regarding open top enclosures and barriers to prevent escapes, and to include a prohibition on unauthorized persons breaching safety barriers. The effect will be improved public safety and animal welfare.

SUMMARY:

The proposed amendment will identify acts considered violations of 68A-6.009(1), will clarify the enclosure requirements for open top enclosures and barriers to prevent escapes, and will include a prohibition on unauthorized persons breaching safety barriers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/9/2022 Vol. 48/154

COMMENTS:

From 8/9/2022 To 8/30/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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