The proposed modifications to the penalty statute within Chapter 372, F.S., are to: (1) Categorize specific captive wildlife Violations of Chapter 372, F.S., and Chapter 68A, F.A.C., as to their severity when Relating to public safety and animal ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Division of Law Enforcement announces the following public workshops regarding recommended changes to criminal penalties relating to Captive Wildlife licenses and permits as listed Currently in Section 372.83, F.S., and reformulated into a new statute, Section 372.93, F.S. announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 22, 2006, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 24, 2006, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: (Tuesday, March 22, 2006) City of Fort Lauderdale, City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, [phone] (Directions to Fort Lauderdale City Hall: From the north of the Fort Lauderdale take Interstate 95 south to exit #27, FL-842, and turn left on W. Broward Boulevard, go 1.6 miles, turn left on N. Andrews Avenue, go 0.1 miles, and arrive at 100 N. Andrews Avenue. From south of Fort Lauderdale take Interstate 95 north to exit#27, FL-842, turn right on W. Broward Boulevard, go 1.6 miles, turn left on N. Andrews Avenue, go 0.1 miles, and arrive at 100 N. Andrews Avenue.)
(Thursday, March 24, 2006) Holiday Inn West, 7417 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605, [phone] (Directions to Holiday Inn West: Take Interstate 75 to exit #387, go east a short distance to 7417 Newberry Road. The hotel is on the left.)
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The proposed modifications to the penalty statute within Chapter 372, F.S., are to: (1) Categorize specific captive wildlife Violations of Chapter 372, F.S., and Chapter 68A, F.A.C., as to their severity when Relating to public safety and animal welfare, and possession, (2) Establishing a mechanism to increase the severity of a penalty when multiple violations may occur over time.
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting:
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: ADA Coordinator, [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).
For more information, you may contact: Captain John West, 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].