Rule action would remove duplicative language from subsection (1) that is already defined in Florida Administrative Code 68A-1.004. References to the specific subspecies of the Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) would be removed throughout the rule (including the title) to maintain consistency and avoid confusion as all other rules in the Florida Administrative Code refer to black bears, not the subspecies Florida black bear. Subsection (2)(b) would be removed, as first responders who have been trained by agency personnel on how to respond to bears no longer need a permit. A new subsection (2)(b) would be added that would allow intentional take permits to be issued for people experiencing property damage caused by bears. A new subsection (3) will allow members of the public to attempt to scare a bear away from people using non-lethal methods without a permit. Subsections were re-numbered to accommodate the changes accordingly.