The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow contracted nuisance alligator trappers to sell nuisance alligators alive. The effect will be to eliminate the need for contracted trappers to purchase a License to Possess Class I and/or Class ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

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

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to allow contracted nuisance alligator trappers to sell nuisance alligators alive. The effect will be to eliminate the need for contracted trappers to purchase a License to Possess Class I and/or Class II Wildlife for Exhibition or Public Sale (ESA) to sell nuisance alligators alive.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment would allow contracted nuisance alligator trappers to sell nuisance alligators alive without the need to purchase an ESA.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.

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.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: April 25 - 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., each day.

PLACE: Marriott Fort Lauderdale North, 6650 North Andrews Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309.

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 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 R. 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-25.003 Taking and Disposal of Nuisance Alligators Statewide.

(1) Only persons under contract with the Commission as nuisance alligator trappers, or their agents and assistants, who have been approved by the executive director, or his designee, shall take, possess and kill or sell live nuisance alligators as authorized by permit.

(2) through (3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.3012, 379.3751 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 10-23-79, 6-22-80, 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-25.03, Amended 6-1-86, 12-23-87, 5-5-88, 2-14-89, 4-11-90, 4-14-92, 3-30-95, 4-1-96, Formerly 39-25.003, Amended 4-30-00, 12-16-03, 5-18-06, 8-19-14,              .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diane R. 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 6, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 5, 2018