Notice of Development of Rulemaking

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-9.006: Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to address the rehabilitation of injured, orphaned or otherwise impaired wildlife. The proposed rule will clarify the length of time wildlife may be possessed for rehabilitation purposes and final disposition of such wildlife. The rule will be considered together with proposed changes to Rule Chapter 68A-6, F.A.C., relating to wildlife in captivity.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject area to be covered in the proposed rule includes the rehabilitation of native wildlife.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
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: Captain Linda Harrison, Division of Law Enforcement, Investigations Section, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600; (850)488-6253

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.