The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to modify regulations for transporting live raccoons. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to remove unnecessary restrictions for wildlife rehabilitators.
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
68A-24.005Transporting and Shipping Live Raccoons
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to modify regulations for transporting live raccoons. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to remove unnecessary restrictions for wildlife rehabilitators.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in this rule development effort pertains to the transport of wild-trapped, live raccoons by persons possessing a valid wildlife rehabilitation permit.
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, (850)617-9487.
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.
Document Information
- Purpose:
- The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to modify regulations for transporting live raccoons. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be to remove unnecessary restrictions for wildlife rehabilitators.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
- Law:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
- Related Rules: (1)
- 68A-24.005. Transporting and Shipping Live Raccoons