The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to assess whether current rules are sufficient to ensure sustainability of reptile and amphibian populations.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-25.002: General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to assess whether current rules are sufficient to ensure sustainability of reptile and amphibian populations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed rules include requirements for taking, possessing, and sale of reptiles and amphibians.
SPECIFIC 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.