RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68-5.001: Introduction of Non-Native Species Into the State
68-5.002: Conditional Non-Native Species
68-5.003: Prohibited Non-Native Species
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: 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.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Regulatory restrictions on the introduction, possession and take of non-native species.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)487-1764

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.