3852469, 68A-4.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3852469

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

GENERAL PROHIBITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Overview

RULE:

68A-4.005

Introduction of Carriers of Disease; Inspection

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule change deletes provisions prohibiting the importation and release of non-native fish and wildlife without a permit; these provisions will be incorporated into proposed new Rule Chapter 68-5, F.A.C. The proposed rule change incorporates provisions currently in Rule 68A-23.008, F.A.C. regarding inspection of facilities that might harbor diseased aquatic organisms. Rule 68A-23.008, F.A.C., will be repealed effective July 1, 2007. The effect of this rule amendment will be to consolidate related regulatory provisions in the same place and allow citizens easier access to them.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68A-4.005, F.A.C., is amended to delete provisions prohibiting the importation and release of non-native fish and wildlife without a permit; these provisions will be incorporated into proposed subsection 68-5.001(1), F.A.C. The proposed rule amendment also incorporates provisions regarding inspection of facilities that might harbor diseased aquatic organisms currently in Rule 68A-23.008, F.A.C., which will be repealed effective July 1, 2007.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution, 372.021 FS.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution, 372.26, 372.265 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/9/2007 Vol. 33/10

COMMENTS:

From 3/9/2007 To 3/30/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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