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Rule Title: Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions
Department:	FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Freshwater Fish and Wildlife
Chapter:	RULES RELATING TO ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES

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

	Effective Date:	5/24/2023
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 8-1-79, Amended 6-22-80, 7-1-83, 7-1-84, 7-1-85, Formerly 39-27.03, Amended 6-1-86, 5-10-87, 4-27-89, 9-14-93, 6-23-99, Formerly 39-27.003. Amended 12-16-03, 7-20-09, 11-8-10, 11-14-11, 8-23-12, 9-19-12, 6-10-15, 1-11-17, 6-2-17, 7-20-18, 12-23-18, 6-25-19, 2-17-20, 11-2-20, 2-9-21, 5-27-21, 9-4-22, 1-30-23, 5-24-23.
	References in this version:	Ref-10405 Florida Burrowing Owl Guidelines Ref-10406 Georgia Blind Salamander Guidelines Ref-10407 Florida Sandhill Crane Guidelines Ref-10409 Florida Keys Mole Skink Guidelines Ref-10410 Florida Brown Snake Guidelines Ref-10411 Florida Bog Frog Guidelines Ref-10412 Everglades Mink Guidelines Ref-10413 Crystal Darter Guidelines Ref-10414 Blackmouth Shiner Guidelines Ref-10415 Black Creek Crayfsih Guidelines Ref-10416 Big Cypress Fox Squirrel Guidelines Ref-10417 Barbour's Map Turtle Guidelines Ref-10418 Alligator Snapping Turtle Guidelines Ref-10423 Key Ringneck Snake Guidelines Ref-10424 Rim Rock Crowned Snake Guidelines Ref-10425 Saltmarsh Topminnow Guidelines Ref-10426 Santa Fe Cave Crayfish Guidelines Ref-10427 Sherman's Short-tailed Shrew Guidelines Ref-10428 Southern Tessellated Darter Guidelines Ref-10429 Little Blue Heron, Reddish Egret, Roseate Spoonbill, Tricolored Heron Guidelines Ref-10430 White Crowned Pigeon Guidelines Ref-11501 Bluenose Shiner Guidelines Ref-11502 Short-Tailed Snake Guidelines Ref-11505 Sanibel Island Rice Rat Guidelines Ref-12167 Florida pine snake, Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus Ref-12192 Gopher Tortoise Management Plan Ref-12602 Southeastern American Kestrel Ref-14600 SPECIES CONSERVATION MEASURES AND PERMITTING GUIDELINES Ref-14989 Striped newt, Notophthalmus perstriatus, effective December 2022 Ref-15273 GOPHER TORTOISE PERMITTING GUIDELINES

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule to delay the effective date for the Commission-approved Guidelines for the American oystercatcher, least tern, snowy plover, and black skimmer.	27475073	8/25/2023 Vol. 49/166
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	27106376	Effective: 05/24/2023
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of this rulemaking is to incorporate into rule by reference the updated Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. The effect of this rule revision is to update the effective date, hyperlinks, ....	27016748	4/4/2023 Vol. 49/65
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	26720413	Effective: 01/30/2023
Proposed 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose of this rulemaking is to maintain consistency with federal listing and taxonomic determinations for five Federally-listed species on the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List. The proposed rule will ....	26625838	12/13/2022 Vol. 48/240
Proposed 68A-27.0021 ......	The purpose of this rulemaking is (1) to add the striped newt (Notophthalmus perstriatus) to the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List as a State-designated Threatened species and (2) to incorporate in rule by reference ....	26625741	12/13/2022 Vol. 48/240
Development 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose of this rulemaking is for the Commission to consider the amendment of two rules within Chapter 68A-27, Rules Relating to Endangered or Threatened Species, to update the status of the Panama City crayfish (Procambarus ....	26473451	10/28/2022 Vol. 48/211
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule so it incorporates by reference and links to updated Commission-approved Guidelines for the Gopher Tortoise.	26425048	10/17/2022 Vol. 48/202
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	26199717	Effective: 09/04/2022
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft revisions to the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview .... Wednesday, September 14 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) This is the final of two workshops that will be broadcast via ....	26183712	8/17/2022 Vol. 48/160
Workshop 68A-27.003	he Commission will present draft revisions to the Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines. These guidelines provide a comprehensive overview of .... Wednesday, September 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ET) This is the first of two workshops that will be broadcast via ....	26183615	8/17/2022 Vol. 48/160
Change 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	26095345	7/21/2022 Vol. 48/141
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of this proposed rule amendment is to incorporate by reference the Commission-approved Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the American oystercatcher, least tern, snowy plover, and black ....	25957508	6/10/2022 Vol. 48/113
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Tuesday, May 24th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (ET) This is the fourth of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	25812202	4/29/2022 Vol. 48/84
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Monday, May 23rd from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) This is the third of four workshops that will be broadcast via ....	25812105	4/29/2022 Vol. 48/84
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Wednesday, May 18th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (ET) This is the second of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	25812008	4/29/2022 Vol. 48/84
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Tuesday, May 17th from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET) This is the first of four workshops that will be broadcast via ....	25811911	4/29/2022 Vol. 48/84
Workshop 68A-27.0021 ......	The Commission will present a draft Species Action Plan and draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the striped newt .... Wednesday, April 13th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (ET) Thursday, .... The two workshops will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars ....	25657099	3/11/2022 Vol. 48/49
Development 68A-27.0021 ......	The purpose of this rulemaking is for the Commission to consider the amendment of three rules within Chapter 68A-27, Rules Relating to Endangered or Threatened Species, to complete the listing process for the striped newt ....	25648660	3/9/2022 Vol. 48/47
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Monday, October 11th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (ET) *This meeting .... This is the fourth of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	24847731	8/4/2021 Vol. 47/150
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Wednesday, September 29th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (ET) *This meeting .... This is the third of four workshops that will be broadcast via ....	24847537	8/4/2021 Vol. 47/150
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Thursday, September 23rd from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (ET) *This meeting .... This is the second of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	24847343	8/4/2021 Vol. 47/150
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Tuesday, September 21st from 9:00am to 10:00am (ET) *This meeting .... This is the first of four workshops that will be broadcast via ....	24847052	8/4/2021 Vol. 47/150
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Thursday, September 2nd from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET) This is the fourth of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	24811550	7/28/2021 Vol. 47/145
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Wednesday, August 18th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (ET) : This is the third of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	24811453	7/28/2021 Vol. 47/145
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Thursday, August 12th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm (ET) This is the second of four workshops that will be broadcast ....	24811356	7/28/2021 Vol. 47/145
Workshop 68A-27.003	The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for four species of imperiled beach-nesting birds .... Wednesday, August 11th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET) This is the first of four workshops that will be broadcast via ....	24811259	7/28/2021 Vol. 47/145
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule to incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for the American oystercatcher, least tern, snowy plover, and black skimmer, and revise rule provisions ....	24809610	7/27/2021 Vol. 47/144
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	24520162	Effective: 05/27/2021
Proposed 68A-27.003	The proposed rule change is for the purpose of maintaining consistency among state and federal lists of protected species. The effect is the addition of the eastern black rail to the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species ....	24389503	4/6/2021 Vol. 47/66
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	24131192	Effective: 02/09/2021
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule to make changes to rule provisions associated with species classified as Endangered, Threatened, or Species of Special Concern, and make changes to the Florida Endangered and ....	24019351	12/22/2020 Vol. 46/247
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to incorporate the Commission-approved Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for the southeastern American kestrel. The effect of this rule revision is to ....	24019545	12/22/2020 Vol. 46/247
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	23783738	Effective: 11/02/2020
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to incorporate the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan, the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Permitting Guidelines, and revised Commission-approved guidelines ....	23596722	9/1/2020 Vol. 46/171
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule to incorporate by reference and link to Commission-approved Guidelines for the Southeastern American kestrel and revise rule provisions associated with species classified as ....	23536291	8/17/2020 Vol. 46/160
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule to 1) incorporate by reference and link to the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan and to Commission-approved Guidelines for the Gopher Tortoise, 2) link to ....	23280211	5/28/2020 Vol. 46/104
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule so it incorporates by reference and links to the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan and to Commission-approved Guidelines for the Gopher Tortoise and updated ....	23251111	5/18/2020 Vol. 46/97
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	22885518	Effective: 02/17/2020
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to incorporate FWC Commission approved guidelines into rule by reference and provide hyperlinks to the most recent versions. The effect of this rule revision is to add hyperlinks ....	22783474	1/7/2020 Vol. 46/04
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule so it incorporates by reference and links to the Commission-approved Gopher Tortoise Management Plan and to Commission-approved Guidelines for the Gopher Tortoise	22750009	12/20/2019 Vol. 45/246
Development 68A-27.003	The Commission is considering revising the rule so it incorporates by reference and links Commission-approved Guidelines for three State-Threatened species: the Sanibel Island rice rat, short-tailed snake, and bluenose shiner.....	22468418	10/9/2019 Vol. 45/197
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	21965376	Effective: 06/25/2019
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to incorporate FWC Commission approved guidelines into rule by reference and provide hyperlinks to the most recent versions. The effect of this rule revision is to provide ....	21585718	3/7/2019 Vol. 45/46
Correction 68A-27.003 ......	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions, Designation of Species of Special Concern; Prohibitions; Permits	21462140	1/30/2019 Vol. 45/20
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	21321199	12/31/2018 Vol. 44/252
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	21244181	Effective: 12/23/2018
Proposed 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose of these proposed rule revisions is to implement species status changes found warranted by the Commission and to correct errors in the scientific and common names of species. The effect of this rule revision ....	21099748	10/30/2018 Vol. 44/212
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	20691572	Effective: 07/20/2018
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes. Rule 68A-27.0012(1) of the Florida Administrative Code requires that when ....	20606794	6/29/2018 Vol. 44/127
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	19900828	1/5/2018 Vol. 44/04
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	19053824	Effective: 06/02/2017
Correction 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	19012599	5/24/2017 Vol. 43/101
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes. Rule 68A-27.0012(1) of the Florida Administrative Code requires that when ....	18932283	5/5/2017 Vol. 43/88
Final 68A-27.003	Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List; Prohibitions	18433606	Effective: 01/11/2017
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	18476189	1/11/2017 Vol. 43/07
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purposes of this proposed rule revision are to change the rule title; authorize take, possession, or selling of State-designated Threatened species if such conduct is authorized in a management plan approved by the Commission; ....	18142800	10/13/2016 Vol. 42/200
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	17021674	1/12/2016 Vol. 42/07
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered and Threatened Species; Prohibitions	16120738	Effective: 06/10/2015
Proposed 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes. Rule 68A-27.0012(1) of the Florida Administrative Code requires that when ....	15835461	3/27/2015 Vol. 41/60
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	15507892	1/8/2015 Vol. 41/05
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	14004101	1/8/2014 Vol. 40/05
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2013, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species, Species ....	12474993	1/8/2013 Vol. 39/05
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered and Threatened Species; Prohibitions	12067884	Effective: 09/19/2012
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions	11876309	Effective: 08/23/2012
Proposed 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule amendment is to revise the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List to reflect Federal listing changes. The Atlantic sturgeon and Miami blue are added as endangered species to the ....	11912296	8/24/2012 Vol. 38/34
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose and effect of this rule change is to remove the Florida black bear from State-designated Threatened species list.	11378990	4/13/2012 Vol. 38/15
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species ....	10817845	12/22/2011 Vol. 37/51
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions	10617346	Effective: 11/14/2011
Development 68A-27.003	As required by paragraph 68A-27.0012(3)(a), F.A.C., the Florida black bear has been evaluated under the listing criteria. The Commission is considering removing the Florida black bear from the State-designated Threatened ....	10634127	11/10/2011 Vol. 37/45
Public Meeting 68A-27.0001 ......	The final public hearing for the above rules, as noticed in Vol. 37, No. 17, April 29, 2011 Florida Administrative Weekly, has been continued .... September 7-9, 2011, 8:30 a.m. each day The Naples Grande, 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL	10043882	6/24/2011 Vol. 37/25
Correction 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions	9915260	5/13/2011 Vol. 37/19
Proposed 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose of the proposed rule is to address the concerns raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. The effect will be to amend provisions of Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., for consistency with the creation of ....	9869670	4/29/2011 Vol. 37/17
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species ....	9507375	12/23/2010 Vol. 36/51
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions	9340050	Effective: 11/08/2010
Change 68A-27.0001 ......	Purpose and Intent, Definitions, Procedures for Listing, Delisting and Reclassifying Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern, Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions; Permits, Designation ....	9170397	9/24/2010 Vol. 36/38
Continuation 68A-27.0011 ......	Killing Endangered Species, Procedures for Listing, Delisting and Reclassifying Endangered, Threatened and Species of Special Concern, Provision for Harassment of Endangered, Threatened and Species of ....	8520012	4/16/2010 Vol. 36/15
Proposed 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of these rule changes are to conserve or improve the status of endangered and threatened species by effectively reducing the risk of extinction through the use of a science-based process that is objective ....	8147920	1/15/2010 Vol. 36/02
Development 68A-27.0001 ......	The purpose and effect of this rule development is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species ....	8077013	12/24/2009 Vol. 35/51
Development 68A-27.0011 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species ....	7992817	12/11/2009 Vol. 35/49
Workshop 68A-27.0011 ......	The Commission is considering revising Rule 68A-1.004 and Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., rules relating to species classified as Candidate Species, .... November 6, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. FWC Headquarters, Farris Bryant Building, 620 South Meridian ....	7796586	10/23/2009 Vol. 35/42
Workshop 68A-27.0011 ......	The Commission is considering revising Rule 68A-1.004 and Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., rules relating to species classified as Candidate Species, .... October 1, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This workshop will be conducted using video conferencing equipment ....	7613935	9/11/2009 Vol. 35/36
Workshop 68A-27.0011 ......	The Commission is considering revising Rule 68A-1.004 and Chapter 68A-27, F.A.C., rules relating to species classified as Candidate Species, .... August 24, 2009, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. This workshop will be conducted using video conferencing equipment ....	7472606	8/7/2009 Vol. 35/31
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions	7379583	Effective: 07/20/2009
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of this rule change is to remove the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) from the State list of endangered species. The effect of this rule change is to change the status of the peregrine falcon from an endangered ....	7130681	5/15/2009 Vol. 35/19
Development 68A-27.0011 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, associated with species classified as Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species ....	6453524	12/5/2008 Vol. 34/49
Withdrawal 68A-27.003 ......	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions; Permits, Designation of Threatened Species; Prohibitions; Permits	5113760	1/18/2008 Vol. 34/03
Development 68A-27.0012 ......	The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to add species to, reclassify species, and/or remove species from the Candidate Species, Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern lists during ....	4920342	12/7/2007 Vol. 33/49
Proposed 68A-27.003 ......	The purpose of these proposed revised rules is to reclassify the Florida manatee from an endangered species to a threatened species. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has determined that this reclassification ....	4787840	11/2/2007 Vol. 33/44
Withdrawal 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions; Permits	4650682	9/28/2007 Vol. 33/39
Proposed 68A-27.003	The purpose of this proposed revised rule is to remove the Florida manatee from the State of Florida Endangered Species list.	4446303	8/10/2007 Vol. 33/32
Development 68A-27.003	The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to remove the Florida manatee from the list of endangered species in the event it is reclassified as threatened.	4064026	5/4/2007 Vol. 33/18
Final 68A-27.003	Designation of Endangered Species; Prohibitions; Permits	2599617	Effective: 12/16/2003

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