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Notice: 4784833

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE

Overview

RULE:

68A-6.003	Permit Requirements and Exceptions
68A-6.007	Elephant Rides
68A-6.0071	Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements (Repealed)
68A-6.0072	Identification of Non-Native Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern; Escape (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose of these proposed rule amendments is to address the possession and housing of captive wildlife, venomous reptiles and reptiles of concern. The proposed rule amendments should have the effect of clarifying the rules and eliminating inconsistencies between rules and statutes resulting from the passage of Chapter 2007-239, Laws of Florida, during the 2007 legislative session. The proposed rule amendments will also add reporting requirements in the instance of the escape of Class I wildlife. Rules 68A-6.003, 68A-6.007, 68A-6.0071 and 68A-6.0072, adopted on April 6, 2007, are effective January 1, 2008. These proposed rule amendments are designed to amend the rules as soon as possible after that date.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68A-6.003, F.A.C., is amended to require that escapes of Class I wildlife be reported to the FWC and that a list of contiguous land owners and neighbors be maintained by a person possessing Class I wildlife for the use of appropriate local authorities should such an escape occur. Rule 68A-6.007, F.A.C., is amended to delete prohibitions relating to sea snakes and to make technical changes necessary to eliminate inconsistencies with recent statutory changes. Rule 68A-6.0071, F.A.C., is amended to eliminate inconsistencies with recent statutory changes. Rule 68A-6.0072, F.A.C., is amended to eliminate inconsistencies with recent statutory changes and to clarify provisions relating to implantation of PIT tags in venomous reptiles.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution, 372.86, 372.87, 372.92, 372.921, 372.922 FS.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution, 372.86, 372.87, 372.92, 372.921, 372.922 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/2/2007 Vol. 33/44

COMMENTS:

From 11/2/2007 To 11/23/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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