The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to restructure this chapter to improve clarity and conciseness, and to seek input on additional changes that will aid in addressing emerging invasive species issues.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68-5.001Introduction of Non-native Species into the State

68-5.002Conditional Non-native Species

68-5.003Prohibited Non-native Species

68-5.004Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-native Pets

68-5.005Lionfish

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to restructure this chapter to improve clarity and conciseness, and to seek input on additional changes that will aid in addressing emerging invasive species issues.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area covered in the proposed rules includes the regulation of nonnative species.

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: Kristen Sommers, Section Leader, Wildlife Impact Management, Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.