The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 for the unlawful feeding or enticement of crocodilians; the taking, possession, and the sale of alligators and other reptiles;...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68A-25.001Feeding or Enticement of Alligators or Crocodiles Unlawful

68A-25.002General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles

68A-25.003Taking and Disposal of Nuisance-Alligators Statewide

68A-25.004Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms

68A-25.031Regulations Governing Alligator Egg and Hatchling Collections on Lands Not Included in Alligator Management Programs

68A-25.032Regulations Governing the Establishment of Alligator Management Programs

68A-25.042Regulations Governing Statewide Alligator Trapping, Permitting, Taking and Sale

68A-25.052Regulations 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 2019 for the unlawful feeding or enticement of crocodilians; the taking, possession, and the sale of alligators and other reptiles; the taking and disposal of nuisance alligators; regulations governing the operation of alligator farms; regulations governing alligator egg and hatchling collections on lands not included in the Alligator Management Programs; regulations governing the establishment of alligator management programs; regulations governing statewide alligator trapping, permitting, taking and sale; and regulations governing the processing of alligators and the sale of alligator meat and parts.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include the unlawful feeding or enticement of crocodilians; the requirements for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles; the taking and disposal of nuisance alligators; the operation of alligator farms; alligator egg and hatchling collections on lands not included in the Alligator Management Programs; the establishment of alligator management programs; statewide alligator trapping, permitting, taking and sale; and the processing of alligators and the sale of alligator meat and parts.

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.

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 [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling [phone]. 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bridget McDonnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

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