The purpose of this rule development is to reconcile this section with proposed rule changes to Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C. Recent proposed changes to Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C., would prohibit collection of Florida snapping turtles, Florida red-bellied ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-23.012: Special Regulations on Lake Okeechobee
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to reconcile this section with proposed rule changes to Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C. Recent proposed changes to Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C., would prohibit collection of Florida snapping turtles, Florida red-bellied turtles and peninsular cooters from the wild. Currently, Rule 68A-23.012, F.A.C. limits take of these species. The effect of this rule development would be to maintain consistency and eliminate any conflicts between this section and Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Harvest of turtles in Lake Okeechobee.
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.