24092198, 68A-4.0053 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 24092198

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

68A-4.0053

Importation and Possession of Carcasses from Species in the Family of Cervidae

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise regulations regarding the importation and possession of carcass or parts therefrom of any species in the family Cervidae originating outside of Florida. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would be to help minimize the risk of chronic wasting disease (CWD) being accidentally introduced into or spread throughout Florida

SUMMARY:

Prohibit importing or possessing whole carcasses and certain parts thereof of any species in the family Cervidae (deer family) originating from any place outside of Florida except for de-boned meat; finished taxidermy mounts; antlers; hides; and skulls, skull caps, and teeth if all soft tissue has been removed. Exempt from these carcass importation and possession limits are white-tailed deer legally harvested from any property in Georgia or Alabama that is bisected by the Florida state line and under the same ownership.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/13/2021 Vol. 47/08

COMMENTS:

From 1/13/2021 To 2/3/2021 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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