13339069, 68A-25.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13339069

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO REPTILES

Overview

RULE:

68A-25.004

Regulations Governing the Operation of Alligator Farms

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to require alligator farm permittees be at least 18 years old; require farm permittees make farm records available upon request; clarify farm fencing requirements and the minimum space requirements for alligator pens; and modify the Alligator Farm Annual Report form.  The effect of the proposed rule will be to provide alligator farmers greater pen design flexibility and animal husbandry options, a better understanding of rule requirements, and improved program implementation.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule would require alligator farm permittees be at least 18 years old; require farm permittees make farm records available upon request; clarify farm fencing requirements and the minimum space requirements for alligator pens; and modify the Alligator Farm Annual Report form.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution n; Section 379.3751, Florida Statutes.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/7/2013 Vol. 39/153

COMMENTS:

From 8/7/2013 To 8/28/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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