27975108, 68A-12.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27975108

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO GAME

Overview

RULE:

68A-12.002

General Methods of Taking Game and Crows; Prohibitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to make a correction resulting from the incompatibility of the term “Muzzleloading gun”, as defined in Florida Administrative Code, with federal firearm definitions. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to allow muzzleloading guns in addition to rifles, shotguns, pistols, and revolvers.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment allows the use of muzzleloading guns firing one or more balls when taking non-migratory game and crows and allows the use of muzzleloading guns firing two or more balls when taking migratory game birds.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/23/2024 Vol. 50/15

COMMENTS:

From 1/23/2024 To 2/13/2024 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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