29633226, 68-5.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29633226

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
68-5.002	Definitions
68-5.007	Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these amendments are to activate more Floridians to collect live, invasive green iguanas from their established range within the state and facilitate sale of those green iguanas outside of the state, as well as to generally clarify and refine regulations related to nonnative species.

SUMMARY:

The amendments proposed to Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. will allow and activate more Floridians to collect live invasive green iguanas from their established range within the state, as well as to create an allowance for transfer of live green iguanas to permit holders who are authorized to sell live green iguanas out-of-state. The proposal will also identify reasonable ways to ensure accountability and compliance, produce a streamlined process for Prohibited species pet permit applications, and increase options for FWC Law Enforcement to place Prohibited species.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/5/2025 Vol. 51/109

COMMENTS:

From 6/5/2025 To 6/26/2025 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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