The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to reference new rule language relating to possession limits for deer harvested in Florida. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to exempt processors, storage facilities, ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-13.001Open Season for Taking Game; Bag and Possession Limits

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to reference new rule language relating to possession limits for deer harvested in Florida. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to exempt processors, storage facilities, and taxidermists from possession limits for harvested deer and cross-reference this rule with other existing rules providing exemptions to possession limits for harvested deer.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment would exempt processors, storage facilities, and taxidermists from possession limits for harvested deer and cross-reference this rule with other existing rules providing exemptions to possession limits for harvested deer.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Section 375.313, Florida Statutes

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Sections 379.2223, 375.313, Florida Statutes

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting March 2-3, 2022, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.

PLACE: TBA

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator, at [phone].. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cory Morea, Deer Management Program Coordinator, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

68A-13.001 Open Season for Taking Game; Bag and Possession Limits.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) No person shall in any one day take more game than the daily bag limit or possess more than the maximum number of game birds or game animals allowed by the regulations of the Commission, except as provided by subsection (6) of this rule or Rule 68A-12.004 or 68A-13.004, F.A.C.

(4) through (6) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2022.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-21-82, Formerly 39-13.01, 39-13.001, 7-1-21, 7-1-2022.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: George Warthen, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 16, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: November 5, 2021