25720537, 68-5.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25720537

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68-5.001	Purpose and Intent
68-5.007	Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these amendments are to provide a means to allow qualifying deviations from the current rules regarding biosecurity requirements, the issuance of Prohibited species personal pet permits to a spouse or beneficiary of a permit holder upon their death or disablement, to allow limited public contact with captive Prohibited terrestrial species by mobile exhibitors, and to update an incorporated form for eradication and control permit applications.

SUMMARY:

The proposal for Rule 68-5.001(4), F.A.C., would allow for Commission staff to accept, review, and permit requested deviations to caging, enclosures, or caging materials required by Chapter 68-5, F.A.C., that prevent escape of captive nonnative species. The proposal for Rule 68-5.007(5)(a)3., F.A.C., would allow for a spouse or beneficiary to apply for a Prohibited species for personal use permit within 90 days of transfer following the death or disablement of a valid permit holder. The proposal for 68-5.007(7)(b), F.A.C., would allow for limited public contact of Prohibited captive terrestrial species when a permitted entity is conducting mobile exhibition, providing the handler maintains control, possession, and supervision of the animal while free-handling. The proposal for the incorporated form referenced in 68-5.007(3)(a), F.A.C., would update the application for Eradication and Control of Prohibited Species permits to reflect items required by rule.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/31/2022 Vol. 48/63

COMMENTS:

From 3/31/2022 To 4/21/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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