5035578, 68A-4.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5035578

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

68A-4.001

General Prohibitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to clarify and establish regulations which prohibit the feeding of specific species of wildlife, and prohibit “internet hunting.” The effect of the proposed rule changes will enable the agency to better manage wildlife which may be negatively impacted by feeding or create a public nuisance when fed, and prohibit a method of take.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule changes would clarify the regulation to prohibit the feeding of bears, fox, and raccoon only when it causes a public nuisance. The current rule, as written, makes the simple act of feeding these species a public nuisance. Feeding pelicans will be prohibited when it is determined to be detrimental to their health. Intentional feeding of sandhill cranes will be prohibited. “Internet hunting” or hunting via remote control methods will be prohibited by persons not physically present at the location of the gun.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/4/2008 Vol. 34/01

COMMENTS:

From 1/4/2008 To 1/25/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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