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Rule Title: General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles
Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter:	RULES RELATING TO REPTILES

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	5/2/2022
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented 379.303, 379.304, 379.3012, 379.3751, 379.372, 379.3761, 379.3762 FS. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-4-81, 6-21-82, 7-1-83, 7-1-84, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-25.02, Amended 6-1-86, 5-10-87, 10-8-87, 4-13-88, 2-14-89, 7-1-89, 7-1-90, 4-14-92, 4-1-96, 9-15-96, 4-12-98, 7-1-99, Formerly 39-25.002, Amended 4-30-00, 3-30-06, 5-18-06, 6-7-07, 10-23-08, 7-20-09, 8-19-14, 1-11-17, 5-7-19, 11-2-20, 2-7-22, 5-2-22.
	References in this version:	Ref-10418 Alligator Snapping Turtle Guidelines Ref-12169 DelistedKeysHerpsGL Ref-12171 SuwanneeCooterGL Ref-13929 DIAMOND-BACKED TERRAPIN PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDANCE

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	25781259	Effective: 05/02/2022
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this rule revision is to align the scientific names in the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) with recent taxonomic changes for box turtles (genus Terrapene). The effect of the rule amendment is to improve ....	25643228	3/8/2022 Vol. 48/46
Development 68A-25.002	The Commission is considering updating the scientific name of box turtles in Rule 68A-25.002(6)(a)7 to reflect recent taxonomic changes within the genus Terrapene. The effect of the rule amendment is to improve taxonomic ....	25585416	2/21/2022 Vol. 48/35
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	25496079	Effective: 02/07/2022
Change 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	25382298	12/22/2021 Vol. 47/246
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this rule revision is to 1) prohibit take of diamond-backed terrapins 2) prohibit possession of diamond-backed terrapins without a permit 3) incorporate into rule by reference permit information and applicant ....	25256198	11/16/2021 Vol. 47/222
Development 68A-25.002	The Commission is considering revising the portions of rule provisions associated with diamondback terrapins.	25137858	10/15/2021 Vol. 47/201
Workshop 68A-25.002	Commission staff will present proposed changes to protections for diamondback terrapins outlined in Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C., General Provisions .... Friday, September 3rd from 1:30pm to 3:00pm (ET) This is the second of two workshops that will be broadcast via ....	24884591	8/16/2021 Vol. 47/158
Workshop 68A-25.002	Commission staff will present proposed changes to protections for diamondback terrapins outlined in Rule 68A-25.002, F.A.C., General Provisions .... Wednesday, September 1st from 6:00pm to 7:30pm (ET) This is the first of two workshops that will be broadcast via ....	24884397	8/16/2021 Vol. 47/158
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	23783544	Effective: 11/02/2020
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this rule revision is to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting any ....	23597207	9/1/2020 Vol. 46/171
Development 68A-25.002	The Commission is considering revising the portions of rule provisions associated with diamondback terrapins.	23560929	8/24/2020 Vol. 46/165
Workshop 68A-25.002	Commission staff will present background on diamondback terrapin threats, conservation efforts, and possible changes to protections outlined .... Wednesday, September 9th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (ET); Monday, .... The workshops will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will ....	23561026	8/24/2020 Vol. 46/165
Development 68A-25.002	The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C.; 2) include language prohibiting painting ....	23251014	5/18/2020 Vol. 46/97
Development 68A-25.002	The Commission is considering revising the rule to remove redundant language referring to take and possession of Gopher tortoises which is already prohibited under 68A-27.003, F.A.C. The rule revisions will also include ....	22749815	12/20/2019 Vol. 45/246
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	21767011	Effective: 05/07/2019
Change 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	21582129	3/6/2019 Vol. 45/45
Correction 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	21449724	1/28/2019 Vol. 45/18
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 for the unlawful feeding or enticement of crocodilians; the taking, possession, and the sale of ....	21320714	12/31/2018 Vol. 44/252
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to provide certain protections for two reptile species that are being reclassified to an unlisted status. The effect of this proposed rule revision is to prohibit the take and ....	21099845	10/30/2018 Vol. 44/212
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 for the unlawful feeding or enticement of crocodilians; the taking, possession, and the sale of ....	19900440	1/5/2018 Vol. 44/04
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator ....	18485501	1/13/2017 Vol. 43/09
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	18433121	Effective: 01/11/2017
Change 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	18299552	11/23/2016 Vol. 42/228
Hearing 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	18098859	10/5/2016 Vol. 42/194
Hearing 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	17369807	4/1/2016 Vol. 42/64
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this proposed rule revision is to provide certain protections for some reptile species that are being reclassified to an unlisted status. The effect of this proposed rule revision is to prohibit the take ....	17027106	1/13/2016 Vol. 42/08
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator ....	17013041	1/11/2016 Vol. 42/06
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator ....	15507310	1/8/2015 Vol. 41/05
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	14902612	Effective: 08/19/2014
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of the proposed rule is to incorporate a provision of Section 379.3751, F.S., allowing the number of participants engaged in the taking of alligators and eggs from the wild to be limited and clarify the existing ....	14538571	5/9/2014 Vol. 40/91
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator ....	14003616	1/8/2014 Vol. 40/05
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2013, for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure conservation of alligator ....	12474217	1/8/2013 Vol. 39/05
Development 68A-25.001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, for taking and possessing alligators that will ensure conservation of alligator populations while ....	10817651	12/22/2011 Vol. 37/51
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure ....	9507278	12/23/2010 Vol. 36/51
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure ....	7992623	12/11/2009 Vol. 35/49
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	7379195	Effective: 07/20/2009
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of the proposed rule amendments is to change the allowable number of freshwater turtles and the types of freshwater turtles that may be harvested in order to protect freshwater turtles from over exploitation.	7121563	5/15/2009 Vol. 35/19
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators and other reptiles that will ensure ....	6451875	12/5/2008 Vol. 34/49
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking Possession and Sale of Reptiles	6276111	Effective: 10/23/2008
Change 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	6226253	10/3/2008 Vol. 34/40
Correction 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	6053011	8/29/2008 Vol. 34/35
Proposed 68A-25.002	The purpose of this proposed revised rule is to protect native Florida freshwater turtle populations from over exploitation. Outdated references to other rules were updated.	5994132	8/15/2008 Vol. 34/33
Development 68A-25.002	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to assess whether current rules are sufficient to ensure sustainability of reptile and amphibian populations.	5502730	4/18/2008 Vol. 34/16
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators that will ensure conservation of ....	4920245	12/7/2007 Vol. 33/49
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	4197692	Effective: 06/07/2007
Change 68A-25.002 ......	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles, Possession, Exhibition and Caging Venomous Reptiles: Prohibited Species	4057042	4/27/2007 Vol. 33/17
Proposed 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose of this rule amendment and rule repeal is to delete provisions regarding the importation of certain tortoises and provide for the continuation of permit requirements for possession of venomous reptiles until ....	3852760	3/9/2007 Vol. 33/10
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The Purpose of this rule amendment and rule repeal is to delete provisions regarding the importation of certain tortoises and provide for the continuation of permit requirements for possession of venomous reptiles until ....	3823078	3/2/2007 Vol. 33/09
Withdrawal 68A-25.002 ......	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles, Possession, Exhibition and Caging Venomous Reptiles: Prohibited Species	3479504	1/26/2007 Vol. 33/04
Proposed 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this proposed rule amendment and rule repeal is to consolidate regulations pertaining to the possession and housing of venomous reptiles in captivity with other regulations pertaining to wildlife ....	3360582	1/5/2007 Vol. 33/01
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2007, to establish regulations for taking and possessing alligators that will ensure conservation of ....	3216149	11/22/2006 Vol. 32/47
Development 68A-25.002 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to consolidate regulations pertaining to the possession and housing of venomous reptiles in captivity with other regulations pertaining to wildlife in captivity found ....	527309	7/28/2006 Vol. 32/30
Final 68A-25.002	General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles	2598356	Effective: 05/18/2006

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