3503948, 62D-2.014 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3503948

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Division:

Division of Recreation and Parks

Chapter:

OPERATION OF DIVISION RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES

Overview

RULE:

62D-2.014

Activities and Recreation

PURPOSE:

To amend the rule as required by HB 1029 (2006) to "allow the possession of weapons [in State Parks] in compliance with all applicable Florida Statutes." The bill provides that subsection 62D-2.014(10), F.A.C., "shall be amended to indicate that such weapons shall be at all times in the possession of a responsible party or properly secured witin or to a vehicle or temporaty housing, which shall include motor homes, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, campers, tents, or other enclosed structures while in state parks."  HB 1029 was designated Ch. 2006-103, Laws of Florida, and was effective October 1, 2006.

SUMMARY:

The rule amendment allows possession of weapons in state parks in accordance with HB 1029.  The rule amendment provides a definition for "properly secured."  The rule amendment provides that use or display of weapons in a state park, and hunting in or shooting into a state park are prohibited, except for capture or control of certain nuisance or exotic animals.  The rule amendment clarifies how permission can be obtained to trap or otherwise control certain nuisance or exotic animals within a state park when deemed necessary by the Department for management purposes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Ch. 2006-103, Laws of Florida

LAW:

Ch. 2006-103, Laws of Florida

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/2/2007 Vol. 33/05

COMMENTS:

From 2/2/2007 To 2/23/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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