27976951, 68A-24.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27976951

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FUR-BEARING ANIMALS AND POSSESSION OF HIDES

Overview

RULE:

68A-24.002

Methods of Taking Fur-Bearing Animals; Possession; Open Season

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 shotguns in addition to centerfire shotguns.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule amendment allows the use of a single-shot, .410-gauge centerfire or muzzleloading shotgun, firing shot no larger than No. 6, for taking raccoon or opossum at night.

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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