3852760, 68A-25.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3852760

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
68A-25.006	Possession, Exhibition and Caging Venomous Reptiles: Prohibited Species (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment and rule repeal is to delete provisions regarding the importation of certain tortoises and provide for the continuation of permit requirements for possession of venomous reptiles until January 1, 2008, at which time superseding requirements will become effective in new Rule 68A-6.007, F.A.C. The rule repeal will eliminate on January 1, 2008, provisions for caging and exhibition of venomous reptiles. Those provisions will be replaced by Rule 68A-6.007, F.A.C., on that date. The effect of this rulemaking will be to consolidate related regulatory provisions in the same place and allow citizens easier access to them.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C., is amended to delete provisions regarding the importation of certain tortoises and provide for the continuation of permit requirements for possession of venomous reptiles until January 1, 2008. This rule amendment is proposed to be effective July 1, 2007. Rule 68A-25.006, F.A.C., which contains provisions for caging and exhibition of venomous reptiles, is repealed effective January 1, 2008.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution., 372.6672, 372.6673, 372.86, 372.921, 372.922 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/9/2007 Vol. 33/10

COMMENTS:

From 3/9/2007 To 3/30/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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