The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to correct two rule references and a spelling error. This will bring Rule 68-5.003, F.A.C. into accordance with Rule 68-5.001, F.A.C.

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
68-5.003: Prohibited Non-native Species
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule changes is to correct two rule references and a spelling error. This will bring Rule 68-5.003, F.A.C. into accordance with Rule 68-5.001, F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Rule 68-5.003, F.A.C. (Prohibited Non-native Species) would be amended to address two incorrect rule references and a spelling error.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will ____or will not _X__have an impact on small business. A SERC has ____ or has not _X_been prepared by the agency.

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.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bud Vielhauer, General Counsel, Legal Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

68-5.003 Prohibited Non-native Species.

Live specimens of the following species, including their taxonomic successors, subspecies, or hybrids or eggs thereof may be possessed only pursuant to permit issued by the Executive Director except as provided in subsection 68-5.001(4)(3), F.A.C.

(1) Non-native freshwater aquatic species:

(a) through (h) No change.

(i) Tilapias (Genera Tilapia, Sarotherodon, Alcolapia and Oreochromis, all species except Oreochromis aureus, Oreochromis urolepis urolepsis, Oreochromis mossambicus, and Oreochromis niloticus).

(j) through (o) No change.

(2) No change.

(3) Non-native marine species:

(a) No change.

(b) Sea snakes (Family Hydrophiidae, all species), except that sea snakes may be possessed as described in subsection 68-5.001(4)(a)6. (5), F.A.C.

(c) through (i) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 6-7-07, Amended_______.

 

BE ADVISED THAT THESE PROPOSED RULES MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tim Breault, Director, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 24, 2010

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: October 30, 2009