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Notice: 7128450

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE

Overview

RULE:

68A-6.0011	Possession of Wildlife in Captivity; Permit Requirements (Repealed)
68A-6.002	Classes of Captive Wildlife
68A-6.0021	Possession or Transfer of Class I Wildlife as Personal Use Wildlife (Repealed)
68A-6.0022	Possession of Class I, II, or III Wildlife in Captivity; Permit Requirements (Repealed)
68A-6.0023	General Regulations Governing Possession of Captive Wildlife; Public Contact; Transfer of Wildlife and Record Keeping Requirements (Repealed)
68A-6.0024	Commercialization of Wildlife; Bonding or Financial Responsibility Guarantee (Repealed)
68A-6.0025	Sanctuaries; Retired Performing Wildlife and Identification (Repealed)
68A-6.003	Permit Requirements and Exceptions
68A-6.004	Possession of Class I, II, and III Wildlife: Permit Application Criteria
68A-6.0041	Exceptions to Standard Caging Requirements for Captive Wildlife (Repealed)
68A-6.005	Commercialization of Wildlife; Bonding or Financial Responsibility Guarantee
68A-6.007	Elephant Rides
68A-6.0071	Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements (Repealed)

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule is to address the possession, housing and transportation of captive wildlife. The proposed rules will clarify record keeping, documentation of experience, and housing requirements for the possession of captive wildlife. The proposed rules will address changes in classification of captive wildlife and public contact with captive wildlife. Additionally, the proposed new rule establishes requirements for the operation of captive wildlife sanctuaries.

SUMMARY:

These rules address classification of wildlife; possession, transportation and housing of captive wildlife; public contact with captive wildlife; record keeping requirements; and captive wildlife sanctuaries.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.304, 379.305, 379.372, 379.373, 379.374, 379.3711, 379.3761, 379.3762 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/15/2009 Vol. 35/19

COMMENTS:

From 5/15/2009 To 6/5/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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