Notice of Development of Rulemaking

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
33-208.507: Responsibilities of Staff Housing Occupants
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule is to amend Rule 33-208.507, F.A.C., to eliminate a discrepancy that prohibits adult occupants from possessing electronic weapons or devices while allowing minors to possess such weapons under adult supervision.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The possession of weapons by staff housing occupants.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 20.315, 944.09(1), 945.025(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 20.315, 944.09(1), 944.10, 945.025(1) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Kendra Lee Jowers, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

33-208.507 Responsibilities of Staff Housing Occupants.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Firearms.

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) Occupants of staff housing shall follow the restrictions placed on the possession and use of BB guns or, air or gas-operated guns, or electric weapons of devices by minors under 16 in accordance with Section 790.22, F.S.

Specific Authority 20.315, 944.09(1), 945.025(1) FS. Law Implemented 20.315, 944.09(1), 944.10, 945.025(1) FS. History–New 9-1-88, Formerly 33-26.007 33-602.507, Amended 8-16-00, 1-19-03, 3-30-05, 10-29-08,_________.