The purpose of the rule amendments is to identify acts considered violations of 68A-6.009(1), F.A.C., to clarify enclosures requirements regarding open top enclosures and barriers to prevent escapes, and to include a prohibition ....

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68A-6.009General Regulations Governing Possession of Captive Wildlife

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the rule amendments is to identify acts considered violations of 68A-6.009(1), F.A.C., to clarify enclosures requirements regarding open top enclosures and barriers to prevent escapes, and to include a prohibition on unauthorized persons breaching safety barriers. The effect will be improved public safety and animal welfare.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas covered in the proposed amendments include the identification of violations which would be considered violations of 68A-6.009(1), F.A.C., the enclosure requirements, and a prohibition on unauthorized persons breaching safety barriers.

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.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bridget McDonnell, Assistant General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 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.