The purpose of this proposed rule repeal is, in conjunction with other new rules and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife by removing all nuisance (destructive birds and ...  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    68A-12.009: Taking Destructive Birds and Mammals
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this proposed rule repeal is, in conjunction with other new rules and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife by removing all nuisance (destructive birds and mammals) wildlife regulations from the chapter dealing with game animals and relocating those regulations to a new Rule 68A-9.010, F.A.C., which will contain all nuisance wildlife regulations. The effect of the proposed rule change will be a clear and simplified presentation of regulations dealing with nuisance wildlife regulation.
    SUMMARY: Rule 68A-12.009, F.A.C., relating to the taking of destructive birds and mammals, is proposed to be repealed.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    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.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
    A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, February 6-7, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day
    PLACE: Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 4200 Marriott Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408
    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 (850)488-6411. 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: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    68A-12.009 Taking Destructive Birds and Mammals.

    PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2008.

    Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-12.09, Amended 4-14-92, 4-12-98, 6-23-98, 9-21-98, Formerly 39-12.009, Amended 7-6-06, Repealed 5-1-08.

     

    BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED.  IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE FAW.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Roland Garcia, Regional Director, 3377 East U.S. Highway 90, Lake City, Florida 32409-1658
    NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Kenneth D. Haddad, Executive Director
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 5, 2007
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 7, 2007

Document Information

Comments Open:
1/4/2008
Summary:
Rule 68A-12.009, F.A.C., relating to the taking of destructive birds and mammals, is proposed to be repealed.
Purpose:
The purpose of this proposed rule repeal is, in conjunction with other new rules and rule amendments being proposed at the same time, to clarify and simplify regulations relating to nuisance wildlife by removing all nuisance (destructive birds and mammals) wildlife regulations from the chapter dealing with game animals and relocating those regulations to a new Rule 68A-9.010, F.A.C., which will contain all nuisance wildlife regulations. The effect of the proposed rule change will be a clear ...
Rulemaking Authority:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
Related Rules: (1)
68A-12.009. Taking Destructive Birds and Mammals