The purpose and effect of these proposed rule repeal is to repeal District restrictions on property access and use based on the possession or use of firearms or similar equipment. Possession or use of firearms and similar equipment on District ...

WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
St. Johns River Water Management District

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
40C-9.250: Firearms and Similar Equipment
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of these proposed rule repeal is to repeal District restrictions on property access and use based on the possession or use of firearms or similar equipment. Possession or use of firearms and similar equipment on District property will continue to be regulated in accord with general Florida law.
SUMMARY: Rule 40C-9.250, F.A.C. will be repealed. No other rules incorporate this rule.
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.
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: 373.044, 373.113, 373.1391 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 373.139, 373.59, 373.1391 FS.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Wendy Gaylord, Rules Coordinator, Office of General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, [phone], email: [e-mail]

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

40C-9.250 Firearms and Similar Equipment.

The possession or use of firearms or similar equipment is prohibited except (1) for hunting purposes; (2) as authorized by a Special Use Authorization; or (3) as authorized for District-initiated land management activities. Firearms and similar equipment includes shotguns, rifles, muzzle loading guns, pistols, revolvers, air guns, gas guns, blow guns, bows, crossbows, spear guns, or other devices capable of mechanically propelling an arrow, spear, or other projectile.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.139, 373.59 FS. History–New 1-16-94, Amended 5-11-94, Repealed_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Willliam Abrams, Asst. General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177-2529, [phone], email: [e-mail]
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water Management District
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 13, 2011