The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rule language and increase public safety of elephant rides. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be clarified application requirements, improved enforcement, and increased public ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.007Elephant Rides

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify rule language and increase public safety of elephant rides. The effect of the proposed rule amendment will be clarified application requirements, improved enforcement, and increased public safety.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in the proposed rules includes the regulations governing elephant rides.

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 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: Major Rob Beaton, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.