The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to align this chapter’s rules with recent changes to Section 379.372, F.S., by adding new species to the Prohibited species list, creating new definitions, establishing permitting criteria, ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68-5.002Definitions

68-5.004Conditional Non-native Species

68-5.005Possession of Conditional Non-native Species

68-5.006Prohibited Non-Native Species

68-5.007Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species

68-5.008Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-Native Pets

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to align this chapter’s rules with recent changes to Section 379.372, F.S., by adding new species to the Prohibited species list, creating new definitions, establishing permitting criteria, providing biosecurity and caging requirements, and clarifying the rules related to the Commission’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program. This effort will improve clarity and conciseness and aid in addressing emerging invasive species issues.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in the proposed rules includes the regulation of nonnative species.

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

LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution, 379.372, FS.

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 REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kristen Sommers, Section Leader, Wildlife Impact Management, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

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