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Notice: 3856640

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68-5.001	Purpose and Intent
68-5.002	Definitions
68-5.003	Introduction of Non-Native Species into the State

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this proposed new rule chapter is to consolidate regulatory provisions relating to non-native species currently existing in different rule chapters in Title 68A into a new chapter within Title 68 of the Florida Administrative Code. In addition, the proposed rule adds species previously referenced only in statute, and substitutes the term “conditional” for the term “restricted” to refer to non-native with special requirements. The proposed new rules will list two additional species and add conditions for the possession of a previously restricted genus of freshwater fishes. The effect of this new rule title will be to consolidate related regulatory provisions in the same place and allow citizens easier access to them.

SUMMARY:

Proposed new Rule 68-5.001, F.A.C., prohibits transportation into the state of any non-native freshwater fish, aquatic invertebrate, marine plant, marine animal, or wild animal life without a permit from the Commission, with specified exceptions. Permits for certain species will be issued upon the satisfaction of specified conditions. Accredited aquaria, zoological parks, and public exhibitors and individuals engaged in research will be issued permits to possess prohibited species under specified controls. Possession of piranha or pirambeba is absolutely prohibited. Sea snakes may only be possessed by specified institutions under strict control. Specified tortoises are only allowed to be brought into the state pursuant to Commission permit and specified conditions. Non-regulated non-native species are allowed to be taken in Florida without restrictions.
Proposed new Rule 68-5.002, F.A.C., provides a list of conditional non-native species, those non-native species that are allowed to be possessed within the state only pursuant to Commission permit. Proposed new Rule 68-5.003, F.A.C., provides a list of prohibited non-native species, those non-native species that cannot be possessed in Florida, except under strictly controlled circumstances specified in Rule 68-5.001, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

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:

No reference(s).

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