The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any turtle or ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-25.002General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any turtle or tortoise; and 3) incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for four non-listed reptiles: the Lower Keys populations of the peninsula ribbon snake, red rat snake, and striped mud turtle; and the Suwannee cooter.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Take of non-listed reptiles.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bradley J. Gruver, Ph.D., Section Leader, Species Conservation Planning Section, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.

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