Published on: 23597401. The purpose of this rule revision is to incorporate by reference and links Commission-approved Guidelines for one non-listed mammal: the Florida mouse. The revision also reformats the rule to improve readability. The effect of this rule revision is to clarify that take of this species is prohibited without a permit, except as authorized in Commission-approved guidelines.
Published on: 23314161. The Commission is considering revising the rule so it incorporates by reference and links Commission-approved Guidelines for one non-listed mammal: the Florida mouse. The rule revisions will include language prohibiting take unless authorized in the Commission-approved Guidelines incorporated by reference.
Published on: 21100039. The purpose of this proposed rule is to create a mammal chapter similar to existing chapters for birds (68A-16, F.A.C), reptiles (68A-25, F.A.C), and amphibians (68A-26, F.A.C.). The species included in this rule are included to continue to limit take to prevent the need to be listed as an endangered or threatened species in the future or to reduce the risk that they will be taken, possessed, bred, or sold as part of the pet trade. The effect of this rule is to be more specific than language provided in 68A-4.001, F.A.C about which mammal species may not be taken, bought, sold, or possessed as pets and to provide clarity to law enforcement and the public about non-game mammal regulations.
Published on: 20791288. The Commission is considering a rule to clarify the take of mammals that are not on Florida Endangered and Threatened Species list or otherwise regulated by rules in 68A. No mammal chapter exists, and the proposed rule will create of a mammal chapter similar to existing chapters for birds (68A-16), reptiles (68A-25), and amphibians (68A-26). The new mammal chapter includes species being delisted or those that were recently delisted as part of the Imperiled Species Management Plan, species with similarity of appearance concerns, and possession limits for species that may be maintained as pets. The species included in this draft rule are included to continue to limit take to prevent the need to be listed again in the future or to reduce the risk that they will be taken, possessed, bred, or sold as part of the pet trade.
The Commission is currently scheduled to consider the draft rule and Commission staff recommendations at the September 26-27, 2018 Commission meeting to be held in Tallahassee. Additional information on this rule action, including links to agendas for upcoming Commission meetings, can be viewed on-line at: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled