The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the use of licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) unless specifically prohibited by specific area regulation.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    68A-17.004: General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the use of licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) unless specifically prohibited by specific area regulation.
    SUMMARY: The proposed rule would allow licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife and Environmental Areas.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
    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.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.2223 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution 379.2223 FS.
    A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
    DATE AND TIME: During the regular meeting of the Commission, February 4-5, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day
    PLACE: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West, Destin, Florida 32550
    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator, at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    68A-17.004 General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas.

    (1) through (8) No change.

    (9) Vehicles.

    (a) through (b) No change.

    (c) Notwithstanding specific area regulations, motorcycles and mopeds that are licensed and registered to operate on public roads of the State may be operated on any road or trail open for licensed and registered vehicular traffic.

    (10) through (17) No change.

    PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2009.

    Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354 FS. History–New 4-12-98, Amended 12-28-98, Formerly 39-17.004, Amended 7-1-00, 7-1-04, 7-1-05, 7-1-06, 7-29-07, 7-1-08, 7-1-09.

     

    BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH THEY ARE CONSIDERED IF THE RULES ARE NOT CHANGED. IF CHANGED, THE RULES MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.W.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 3, 2008
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 5, 2008

Document Information

Comments Open:
12/31/2008
Summary:
The proposed rule would allow licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife and Environmental Areas.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to allow the use of licensed and registered motorcycles on Wildlife and Environmental Areas (WEAs) unless specifically prohibited by specific area regulation.
Rulemaking Authority:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution; 375.313, 379.2223 FS.
Law:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution; 375.313, 379.2223 FS.
Contact:
Diane Eggeman, Director, Division of Hunting and Game Management, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
Related Rules: (1)
68A-17.004. General Regulations Relating to Wildlife and Environmental Areas