Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms, Regulations Governing Alligator Egg and Hatchling Collections on Lands Not Included in Alligator Management Programs

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Availibility of Alligator Farm Permits

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68A-25.004Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms

68A-25.031Regulations Governing Alligator Egg and Hatchling Collections on Lands Not Included in Alligator Management Programs

Pursuant to paragraph 68A-25.004(2)(f), F. A. C., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces the availability of two Alligator Farm Permits granting a farmer the eligibility to participate in the collection of alligator hatchlings from the wild as provided in Rule 68A-25.031, F.A.C.

Persons wishing to apply for an available permit shall do so in writing within 30 days of publication of the notice in the Florida Administrative Register.  Only persons licensed as alligator farmers pursuant to Section 379.3751, F.S., may apply, and only one application per person will be accepted. Written applications and questions concerning the permit, or the application process may be addressed to: Dwayne Carbonneau, Fish and Wildlife Commission, 1239 SW 10th Street., Ocala, FL 34471, [phone].

The HGM Alligator Farm Program Coordinator will assign the available permit based on a random drawing of qualified applicants at 1239 SW 10th Street., Ocala, FL 34471 at least 31 days after the date of this publication.