The purpose of these proposed rule amendments and new rule is to address the possession and housing of captive wildlife, venomous reptiles, and reptiles of concern. The proposed rules will have the effect of providing clarification regarding permitting requirements, facility and land area requirements, standard caging requirements, record keeping and reporting requirements for the possession of captive wildlife, venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern, and identification of non-native venomous reptiles and reptiles of concern.