21380660, 68-5.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21380660

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO NON-NATIVE SPECIES

Overview

RULE:

68-5.002	Definitions
68-5.006	Prohibited Non-Native Species
68-5.007	Possession of Prohibited Non-Native Species

PURPOSE:

The proposed changes will provide definitions, add species to the Prohibited species list, and include grandfathering language for people currently in possession of species being added to the Prohibited species list for personal use. These changes are proposed to improve rule clarity and address high-risk species

SUMMARY:

These rules provide definitions related to nonnative species possession and importation into Florida, as well as identifying certain species as Prohibited and detailing the possession requirements for those species. The proposed changes will improve clarity in the rule chapter and address certain high-risk species.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/15/2019 Vol. 45/10

COMMENTS:

From 1/15/2019 To 2/5/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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