The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of reptile ...

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-25.003: Taking and Disposal of Nuisance-Alligators Statewide
68A-25.004: Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms
68A-25.031: Regulations Governing Alligator Egg and Hatchling Collections on Lands Not Included in Alligator Management Programs
68A-25.032: Regulations Governing the Establishment of Alligator Management Programs
68A-25.042: Regulations Governing Statewide Alligator Trapping, Permitting, Taking and Sale
68A-25.052: Regulations Governing the Processing of Alligators and the Sale of Alligator Meat and Parts
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of reptile populations while providing for realization of their potential aesthetic, recreational, and economic values.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include requirements for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution 379.3012, 379.303, 379.304, 379.305, 379.372, 379.373, 379.374, 379.3751, 379.3752, 379.3761, 379.3762 FS.
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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bud Vielhauer, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)487-1764

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Subject:: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include requirements for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles.
Purpose:: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of reptile populations while providing for realization of their potential aesthetic, recreational, and economic values.
Rulemaking Authority:: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution; 379.26, 379.3012, 379.303, 379.304, 379.305, 379.372, 379.373, 379.374, 379.3751, 379.3752, 379.3761, 379.3762 FS.
Contact:: Bud Vielhauer, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, (850)487-1764
Related Rules: (7): 68A-25.002. General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles; 68A-25.003. Taking and Disposal of Nuisance-Alligators Statewide; 68A-25.004. Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms; 68A-25.031. Regulations Governing Alligator Egg and Hatchling Collections on Lands Not Included in Alligator Management Programs on Private Lands; 68A-25.032. Regulations Governing the Establishment of Alligator Management Programs on Private Lands; More ...