Summary
When the Commission delisted from the endangered or threatened species list four mammal species as part of the Imperiled species management plan, there were conflicts with other sections of 68A as it relates to regulations for mammals. Captive Wildlife rule 68A-6.0022, F.A.C states that any squirrel, shrew, mouse, or chipmunk could be possessed as a personal pet without a permit unless otherwise regulated. Once the four species of mammals become delisted, they could be kept as personal pets and potentially put the species at risk for listing in the future. This mammal chapter outlines protections for mammal species being delisted or those that were recently delisted as part of the Imperiled Species Management Plan, species with similarity of appearance concerns, and possession limits for species that may be maintained as pets. The rule re-states language found in General prohibitions, 68A-4.001, F.A.C, and provides specific examples for law enforcement and the public about species that should not be taken, transported, stored, bought, sold, served, or possessed without a permit from FWC.