- FWC Public Meetings for feedback on new Captive Wildlife rules
Published by -NAWA News Feed- in - Animal Law - · Friday 11 Mar 2022
Released by FWC 03/11/22:
"The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be hosting public meetings to encourage input on captive wildlife regulations in Florida regarding reporting requirements for injuries, bites and escapes involving captive wildlife, to clarify requirements regarding open top enclosures and barriers to prevent escapes, and to include a prohibition on unauthorized persons breaching safety barriers.
These meetings will give the public the opportunity to interact directly with FWC Captive Wildlife Section staff and provide feedback. The primary purpose of these meetings is for stakeholders to engage staff and make recommendations on reporting requirements for injuries, bites and escapes involving captive wildlife.
A copy of the current draft rule language is attached at the end of this notice for reference (Rules 68A-6.018, 68A-6.009, and 68A-6.001, F.A.C.). Any interested party who would like to provide feedback for the development of possible rule amendments may do so by submitting a comment through our website at https://myfwc.com/license/captive-wildlife/public-comments/ or by attending one of three remaining workshops that will be held throughout the state. A flyer specifying the dates, times, and locations of these workshops is also 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.
MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Gainesville
Tuesday April 12, 2022 - 6-8 PM
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL 32607
Winter Garden
Monday, April 25, 2022 - 6-8 PM
Springhill Suites Orlando at Flamingo Crossing
13279 Hartzog Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Palm Beach Gardens
Tuesday April 26, 2022 - 6-8 PM
Homewood Suites
4700 Donald Ross Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
