17027106, 68A-25.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 17027106

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO REPTILES

Overview

RULE:

68A-25.002

General Provisions for Taking, Possession and Sale of Reptiles

PURPOSE:

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 and possession of Peninsula ribbon snakes, red rat snakes, and striped mud turtles from the Lower Keys.

SUMMARY:

The Commission found that Peninsula ribbon snakes, red rat snakes, and striped mud turtles from the Lower Keys did not meet the criteria for listing as State-designated Threatened species.  Therefore, the Peninsula ribbon snake and striped mud turtle are being removed from the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species List, and the red rat snake is being removed from the State’s Species of Special Concern List.  However, these species need protection of intention take and possession to prevent possible exploitation that would cause them to meet listing criteria in the future.  The proposed rule revisions provide those protections.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/13/2016 Vol. 42/08

COMMENTS:

From 1/13/2016 To 2/3/2016 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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