The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding elephant rides, administration / applications and public contact / unconfined captive wildlife. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday April 9, 2019, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., ET

PLACE: Embassy Suites 10220 Palm River Road Tampa, FL 33619

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding elephant rides, administration / applications and public contact / unconfined captive wildlife. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current elephant rides, administration / applications and public contact / unconfined captive wildlife. The main topics for discussion will be public safety, administration and animal welfare.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Major Rob Beaton, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, [phone], email: [e-mail].

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 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Major Rob Beaton, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, [phone], email: [e-mail]. 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).

For more information, you may contact: Major Rob Beaton, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, [phone], email: [e-mail].