Rule 68-5.001, F.A.C. (Introduction of Non-native Species into the State) would be amended to codify eligibility requirements for issuance of research permits for conditional species, establish criteria for denial of research permits for conditional and prohibited species, establish criteria for issuance of public exhibition permits for prohibited species, establish the rules relating to the caging and transport of reptiles listed as conditional species and revise protocols for importation of leopard (Geochelone pardalis), African spurred (Geochelone sulcata) and Bell’s hingeback tortoises (Kinixys belliana). Rule 68-5.002, F.A.C. (Conditional Non-native species) would be amended to include the Indian or Burmese python (Python molurus), Northern African python (Python sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), Amethystine python (Morelia amethistinus), Scrub python (Morelia kinghorni), Black or Boelen’s python (Morelia boeleni), Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), and Nile monitor (Varanus niloticus) as conditional species. Rule 68-5.003, F.A.C. (Prohibited Non-native Species) would be amended to address two incorrect rule references and a spelling error. Rule 68-5.004 F.A.C. (Amnesty for Persons Relinquishing Non-native Pets) would be amended to allow the transfer of unpermitted reptiles of concern and reptiles listed as conditional species to properly permitted recipients at any time of the year. Reptiles of concern in personal possession on or before July 1, 2010 will be allowed to remain with their owners for the rest of the animals’ lives, provided the owners maintain valid reptile of concern permits.