The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any turtle or ...  

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    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 revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any turtle or tortoise; and 3) incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for four non-listed reptiles: the Lower Keys populations of the peninsula ribbon snake, red rat snake, and striped mud turtle; and the Suwannee cooter.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Take of non-listed reptiles.

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

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

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Bradley J. Gruver, Ph.D., Section Leader, Species Conservation Planning 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.

Document Information

Subject:
Take of non-listed reptiles.
Purpose:
The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any turtle or tortoise; and 3) incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for four non-listed reptiles: the Lower Keys populations of the peninsula ribbon snake, red rat snake, and striped mud turtle; and the Suwannee cooter.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Contact:
Bradley J. Gruver, Ph.D., Section Leader, Species Conservation Planning Section, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600.
Related Rules: (1)
68A-25.002. General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles