The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add requirements relating to reports of injuries, bites, and escapes of captive wildlife. The effect will be improved information on these incidents and increased public safety.....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.018Injuries, Bites, and Escapes

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add requirements relating to reports of injuries, bites, and escapes of captive wildlife. The effect will be improved information on these incidents and increased public safety.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in the proposed amendment includes the addition of requirements relating to reports of injuries, bites, and escapes of captive wildlife.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bridget McDonnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.