The purpose and effect of this proposed rule amendment and rule repeal is to consolidate regulations pertaining to the possession and housing of venomous reptiles in captivity with other regulations pertaining to wildlife in captivity found in ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-25.002: General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles
68A-25.006: Possession, Exhibition and Caging Venomous Reptiles: Prohibited Species
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this proposed rule amendment and rule repeal is to consolidate regulations pertaining to the possession and housing of venomous reptiles in captivity with other regulations pertaining to wildlife in captivity found in Chapter 68A-6, F.A.C. The effect will be to amend Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C. so as to delete the venomous reptile portions and to repeal Rule 68A-25.006, F.A.C. dealing with venomous reptiles. These deleted requirements will then be placed in Chapter 68A-6, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule deletes language pertaining to permitting requirements for authorization to possess venomous reptiles in Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C. and repeals Rule 68A-25.006, F.A.C. pertaining to possession, exhibition and caging of venomous reptiles . These deleted requirements will be placed in Chapter 68A-6, F.A.C. pertaining to captive wildlife.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST: 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, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 372.922(3) 372.92, 372.92 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. 372.86, 372.87, 372.88, 372.89, 372.90, 372.91, 372.92, 372.921, 372.922 FS.
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATES, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATES AND TIME: During the Commission’s regular meeting, February 7-8, 2007, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., each day

PLACE: Sandestin Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, West, Destin, FL 32550, [phone]

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 RULES IS: Captain Linda Harrison, Division of Law Enforcement, Investigations Section, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULES IS:

68A-25.002 General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles.

(1) through (13) No change.

(14) On or after July 1, 1990 any person or entity not currently permitted to possess or exhibit venomous reptiles must qualify for a permit by meeting the following criteria:

(a) Submit documentation in accordance with the criteria specified in paragraph 68A-6.0022(5)(c), F.A.C., showing a minimum of one (1) year substantial practical experience in the care, feeding, handling and husbandry of the family of venomous reptiles for which the permit is sought.

(b) Shall not have been convicted of a violation of venomous reptile regulations for three (3) years prior to application for such permit.

(c) Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

(15) No change.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2008.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 372.6672, 372.6673, 372.86, 372.921, 372.922 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-83, 7-1-84, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-25.02, Amended 6-1-86, 5-10-87, 10-8-87, 4-13-88, 2-14-89, 7-1-89, 7-1-90, 4-14-92, 4-1-96, 9-15-96, 4-12-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-25.002, Amended 3-30-00, 4-30-00, 3-30-06, 5-18-06, 1-1-08.

 

68A-25.006 Possession, Exhibition and Caging Venomous Reptiles: Prohibited Species.

PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2008.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented 370.081, 372.86, 372.87, 372.88, 372.89, 372.90, 372.91, 372.92 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-21-82, Formerly 39-25.06, Amended 5-10-87, 4-1-96, 9-15-96, Formerly 39-25.006, Amended 11-17-99, Repealed 1-1-08.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Colonel Julie Jones, Director, Division of Law Enforcement

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Mr. Kenneth D. Haddad, Executive Director

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 13, 2006

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 28, 2006