The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to allow functionally similar methods and alternative mobility permits to conform with federal regulations. The effect of the proposed ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-9.008Permits for Physically Disabled

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to allow functionally similar methods and alternative mobility permits to conform with federal regulations. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to enable the agency to better accommodate hunters seeking crossbow and alternative mobility permits.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in this rule development effort pertains to the regulations for crossbow and alternative mobility permits.

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: Paul Scharine, Public Hunting Areas Program Coordinator, 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.