Pursuant to paragraph 68A-25.004(2)(f), F.A.C., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces the availability of one Alligator Farm Permit granting a farmer the eligibility to participate in the collection of alligator hatchlings from the wild as provided in paragraph 68A-25.031(1)(a), F.A.C.

Persons wishing to apply for an available permit shall do so in writing within 30 days of publication of the notice in the Florida Administrative Weekly. Only persons licensed as alligator farmers pursuant to Section 379.3751, F.S., may apply, and only one application per person will be accepted. Written applications and questions concerning the permit or the application process may be addressed to: Dwayne Carbonneau, Fish and Wildlife Commission, 1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 106, Ocala, FL 34479, (352)732-1712.

The HGM Alligator Farm Program Coordinator will assign the available permit based on a random drawing of qualified applicants at: 1515 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 106, Ocala, FL 34479, at least 30 days after the date of this publication.