The Commission is considering amendments to the captive wildlife regulations regarding elephant rides. The meeting is to provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback on current elephant ride regulations. The main topics for discussion ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.0042Elephant Rides

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

DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 5, 2018, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., ET

PLACE: Hampton Inn & Suites Lakeland South-Polk Parkway, 3630 Lakeland Village Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803

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

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Clint Deskins, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, [phone].

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], [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], [e-mail].