The Commission is considering updating the scientific name of box turtles in Rule 68A-25.002(6)(a)7 to reflect recent taxonomic changes within the genus Terrapene. The effect of the rule amendment is to improve taxonomic ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-25.002General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Commission is considering updating the scientific name of box turtles in Rule 68A-25.002(6)(a)7 to reflect recent taxonomic changes within the genus Terrapene. The effect of the rule amendment is to improve taxonomic accuracy related to box turtles.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Take and possession of box turtles.

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

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

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.

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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Claire Sunquist Blunden, Section Leader, Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.

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