8447553, 68-5.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8447553

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68-5.004

Conditional Non-Native Species

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to allow reptile of concern license holders to legally accept unlicensed reptiles of concern at any time of the year.
The effect of this rule change will provide outlets for these unwanted nonnative animals and help prevent their being released into Florida’s natural habitats.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68-5.004, F.A.C., (Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-native Pets) would be amended to allow the transfer of unlicensed reptiles of concern to properly licensed recipients. Current rule language allows unlicensed wildlife to be transferred to a recipient only at nonnative pet amnesty day events, to a state or county wildlife control agency, or through confiscation by a law enforcement officer. Since January 1, 2008 a $100 annual permit is required to possess reptiles of concern, and many reptile of concern owners have decided to relinquish their animals. There are few amnesty day events held around the state each year, and wildlife control agencies are not required to accept unwanted reptiles of concern. The proposed rule change would allow reptile of concern license holders to legally accept unlicensed reptiles of concern at any time of the year. This will provide outlets for these unwanted nonnative animals and help prevent their being released.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/26/2010 Vol. 36/12

COMMENTS:

From 3/26/2010 To 4/16/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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