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Rule Title: Definitions
Department: FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION    Add to MyFLRules Favorites
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Division: Departmental
Chapter: RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

VIEW_RULE Effective Date: 4/29/2021
History Notes: Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 6-7-07, Amended 7-1-10, 8-23-10, 3-14-17, 12-27-18, 5-2-19, 4-29-21.
References in this version: No reference(s).
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
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Section Description ID Publish
Date
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Definitions 24412783 Effective:
04/29/2021
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Definitions, Conditional Non-native Species, Possession of Conditional Non-native Species, Prohibited Non-Native Species, Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species, Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing .... 23935252 11/30/2020
Vol. 46/231
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The purpose and effect of these rule drafts is to add new species to the Prohibited species list, create new definitions, establish permitting criteria, provide biosecurity and caging requirements, and clarify the rules .... 23644058 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
View Text Workshop
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Saturday, October 10, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643864 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Friday, October 9, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643767 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Tuesday, October 6, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643670 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Monday, October 5, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643573 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Saturday, October 3, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643476 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Thursday, October 1, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643379 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
View Text Workshop
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Thursday, October 1, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643185 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Wednesday, September 30, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23643088 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Tuesday, September 29, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23642894 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
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The Commission is considering amendments to Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., relating to nonnative fish and wildlife. The rules that will be addressed ....
  Tuesday, September 29, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, EST.
  Live virtual workshop. Public comments will be accepted via ....
23642700 9/14/2020
Vol. 46/179
View Text Development
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to align this chapter’s rules with recent changes to Section 379.372, F.S., by adding new species to the Prohibited species list, creating new definitions, establishing .... 23402431 7/7/2020
Vol. 46/131
View Text Validity
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CARLTON ASDRED; PATRICK BIDDLE,JR.; STEPHEN BREZIL; MATHEW BYES; DEVIN CARLOW; BRITTANY .... vs. FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Respondent.; Case No.: 19-2859RP; Rule No.: 68-5.002, 68-5.006, 68-5.007; Petition 21924151 5/31/2019
Vol. 45/106
View Text Final
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Definitions 21745477 Effective:
05/02/2019
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Definitions, Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species 21630726 3/18/2019
Vol. 45/53
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Definitions, Prohibited Non-Native Species, Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-Native Pets 21528682 2/18/2019
Vol. 45/33
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The proposed changes will provide definitions, add species to the Prohibited species list, and include grandfathering language for people currently in possession of species being added to the Prohibited species list for .... 21380660 1/15/2019
Vol. 45/10
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to create definitions, add new species to the Prohibited species list, and create grandfathering language for proposed Prohibited species currently possessed as personal .... 21337398 1/4/2019
Vol. 45/03
View Text Final
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Definitions 21243405 Effective:
12/27/2018
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to create definitions, provide, add new species to the Prohibited list, and create grandfathering language for proposed Prohibited species currently possessed as .... 21181034 11/20/2018
Vol. 44/226
View Text Proposed
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The proposed change will restructure Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. These changes are proposed to improve rule clarity, create a place for future definition development, and provide the purpose and intent of the chapter. 21100136 10/30/2018
Vol. 44/212
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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to restructure this chapter to improve clarity and conciseness, and to seek input on additional changes that will aid in addressing emerging invasive species issues..... 20796429 8/17/2018
Vol. 44/161
View Text Final
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Conditional Non-native Species 18674457 Effective:
03/14/2017
View Text Proposed
68-5.002
The proposed draft rule amendment will modify Chapter 68-5, Florida Administrative Code (FAC) to change the conditional species allowances for Nile tilapia to incorporate a rule exception similar to that of the blue tilapia. .... 18516929 1/23/2017
Vol. 43/14
View Text Development
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to change the conditional species restrictions for blue tilapia, Nile tilapia and Northern Largemouth Bass. 18136010 10/13/2016
Vol. 42/200
View Text Final
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Conditional Non-native Species 9007922 Effective:
08/23/2010
View Text Change
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Conditional Non-native Species 8859415 7/9/2010
Vol. 36/27
View Text Final
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Conditional Non-native Species 8443285 Effective:
07/01/2010
View Text Proposed
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The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to (1) update and clarify requirements for the issuance of permits for the importation and possession of conditional and prohibited species; (2) establish criteria for issuance .... 8676764 5/21/2010
Vol. 36/20
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The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to (1) update and clarify requirements for the issuance of permits for the importation and possession of conditional and prohibited species; (2) codify eligibility requirements .... 8142585 1/15/2010
Vol. 36/02
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The purpose of this rule development effort is to address the adoption of non-native animals to help prevent the illegal release of non-native fish and wildlife. The effect of this effort will be to assist in the prevention .... 7863225 10/30/2009
Vol. 35/43
View Text Final
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Conditional Non-native Species 4197304 Effective:
06/07/2007
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68-5.001
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Introduction of Non-Native Species Into the State, Conditional Non-Native Species, Prohibited Non-Native Species 4057139 4/27/2007
Vol. 33/17
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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 .... 3856640 3/9/2007
Vol. 33/10
View Text Development
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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 .... 3822690 3/2/2007
Vol. 33/09