The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect the completed transition to an online system. These amendments will have the effect of updating the application process.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.0172Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update language in the application process to reflect the completed transition to an online system. These amendments will have the effect of updating the application process.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule will update language in the application process to reflect the transition to an online system.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

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

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

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

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 IS: Major Grant Burton, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68A-6.0172 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern.

Any person who possesses any live venomous reptile or reptile of concern shall have a permit issued in accordance with Section 379.372, and if applicable, Section 379.3761, F.S., and comply with Section 379.304, F.S., and the provisions of this rule, Rules 68A-6.017 and 6.0171, F.A.C.

(1) No change.

(2) Reporting:

(a) Persons exhibiting or selling live venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern in accordance with Section 379.372 or 379.3761, F.S., shall submit a report including quantity of births, deaths, in-state acquisitions, out-of-state acquisitions, in-state sales or transfers, and out-of-state sales or transfers of both native and non-native venomous reptiles, per biological family, and reptiles of concern, per species. Such report shall be submitted to the Commission using the provided form available on http://www.myFWC.com or online through http://www.GoOutdoorsFlorida.com upon annual renewal of license and six months thereafter. The reporting period shall span the six months preceding the reporting date.

(b) Persons possessing any live venomous reptile or reptile of concern in accordance with Section 379.372, F.S., for personal use shall submit a report including quantity of births, deaths, in-state acquisitions, out-of-state acquisitions, in-state sales or transfers, and out-of-state sales or transfers of both native and non-native venomous reptiles, per biological family, and reptiles of concern, per species. Such report shall be submitted to the Commission using the provided form available on http://www.myFWC.com or online through http://www.GoOutdoorsFlorida.com upon annual renewal of license and upon any instance of inventory change. The reporting period shall span the six months preceding the reporting date.

(c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 9-30-19, Amended 8-23-22,           .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Colonel Roger Young

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 10, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 8, 2023