- FWC To hold public meeting for input on Captive Wildlife rules

Palm Beach Gardens

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - 6PM to 8PM

Homewood Suites

4700 Donald Ross Rd.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting a public meeting to encourage input on captive wildlife regulations in Florida regarding permits to operate a native wildlife rehabilitation facility. This notice is for the first meeting held in Palm Beach Gardens - additional meetings will be held in other areas of the state at later dates. Additional notice will be sent regarding those meetings.

This meeting will not have a presentation and is designed to give the public an opportunity to interact directly with FWC Captive Wildlife Section staff. The primary purpose of this meeting is for stakeholders to engage staff and make recommendations regarding permits to operate a native wildlife rehabilitation facility. There is no draft rule language at this time. Captive Wildlife staff is soliciting input, comments, or feedback regarding the current rehabilitation rule to inform possible rule amendments. A copy of the current rule language is attached to this notice.

The FWC will be reviewing rules related to the above topics in an effort to increase public safety, animal welfare and clarity of rules. Staff looks forward to working with all stakeholders as we move forward in this process and encourages participation from anyone interested in captive wildlife in Florida.

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