The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add definitions for “basic first aid” and “serious bodily injury.” The effect will be further consistency with other rule amendments.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.001Captive Wildlife Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed amendment is to add definitions for “basic first aid” and “serious bodily injury.” The effect will be further consistency with other rule amendments.

SUMMARY: The proposed amendment will add definitions for “basic first aid” and “serious bodily injury” to the definitions used in this rule chapter.

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: 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 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-6.001 Captive Wildlife Definitions.

The following definitions are for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the rules of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission relating to the possession of wildlife in captivity, in accordance with Chapter 68A-6, F.A.C. As used herein, the singular includes the plural. The following shall be construed respectively to mean:

(1) Basic first aid - medical attention administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the facility or location where it occurred, consisting of a one-time, short-term treatment, and requiring little technology or training to administer. Examples include, but are not limited to, bandaging and cleaning of minor cuts and scrapes.

(1)-(16) renumbered (2)-(17). No change.

(18) Serious bodily injury – injury to any person which consists of a physical condition that causes death, creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

(17)-(18) renumbered (19)-(20).  No change.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.303, 379.304, 379.305, 379.372, 379.373, 379.374, 379.3761, 379.3762 FS. History–New 12-31-16, Amended 9-30-19,                .

 

BE ADVISED THAT THIS PROPOSED RULE MAY BE FILED FOR ADOPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION MEETING AT WHICH IT IS CONSIDERED IF THE RULE IS NOT CHANGED.  IF CHANGED, THE RULE MAY BE FILED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE F.A.R.

 

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: July 13, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 10, 2022