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Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.003 - Permit Requirements and Exceptions

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this
				Title, no person shall possess any native or non-native wildlife in captivity
				except as authorized by permit issued in accordance with Section
				379.3761 or
				379.3762, F.S., and as provided
				in this chapter.
(2) No permit
				shall be issued to any other entity for a facility of which the current
				permittee is an owner, officer, director, principal, employee, or agent or in
				which the current permittee holds any interest, when either:
(a) The Commission has notified the current
				permittee in writing that revocation or non-renewal proceedings have been or
				will be brought against the permit, until such time as final administrative
				action is rendered; or
(b) The
				current permittee has been arrested, charged, indicted, or has appealed the
				conviction of a crime which is a violation of any provision of Chapter 379 or
				828, F.S., or rules of the Commission, or other similar laws or rules in this
				or any jurisdiction that relate to the subject matter of the license, permit or
				authorization, until such time as final criminal disposition is
				rendered.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0041 - Exceptions to Standard Caging Requirements for Captive Wildlife (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law
					 Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.,
					 379.302,
					 379.303,
					 379.3711
					 FS.
New 7-1-90, Amended 7-1-92, 2-1-98, Formerly 39-6.0041,
					 Amended 8-27-09, Repealed 9-30-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0042 - Elephant Rides (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla Const. Law
					 Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla
					 Const.
New 2-1-98, Formerly 39-6.0042, Repealed
					 9-30-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.005 - Commercialization of Wildlife; Bonding or Financial Responsibility Guarantee

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Because the possession of wildlife in
				accordance with Section
				379.3761, F.S., is commercial in
				nature any person permitted to possess wildlife per Section
				379.3761, F.S., except hobbyist
				possessors of Class III wildlife, shall demonstrate consistent and sustained
				commercial activity in the form of exhibition or sale of such authorized
				wildlife. For the purposes of this section a "hobbyist" is defined as one whose
				primary purpose for possession of such Class III wildlife is personal enjoyment
				but may occasionally exhibit or sell such wildlife. Consistent and sustained
				commercial activity may be demonstrated by the following examples of business
				procedures including, but not limited to:
(a)
				A regular media advertising campaign, or Internet website;
(b) Signs, billboards or flyers advertising
				commercial wildlife services or operations;
(c) Regular business hours during which the
				premises is open for commercial activity;
(d) Written business is conducted on printed
				letterhead, indicating the name of the company or business;
(e) Documented exhibition of wildlife to the
				public, with or without a charge;
(f) Sale of wildlife including any lesser
				acts thereof as defined in Rule
				68A-1.004,
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.007 - Elephant Rides

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) No person, firm, or
				corporation shall use elephants for rides without first obtaining written
				authorization from the Commission. Such authorization shall be applied for
				annually with the license issued under Section
				379.3761, F.S. and subsection
				68A-6.004(c),
				F.A.C.
(2) Definitions: For the
				purposes of this rule, the following shall be defined as:
(a) Safety incident - any incident involving
				the elephant that causes injury or death of any person or animal.
(b) Free contact - contact in which there are
				no barriers between a person and the elephant.
(c) Ride area - area where the elephant walks
				while conducting rides.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0071 - Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law
					 Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.,
					 379.303,
					 379.304,
					 379.305,
					 379.372,
					 379.373,
					 379.374
					 FS.
New 1-1-08, Amended 1-8-08, 8-27-09, Repealed
					 9-30-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0072 - Identification of Non-Native Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern; Escape (Repealed)

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law
					 Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.,
					 379.303,
					 379.372,
					 379.373,
					 379.374,
					 379.3761,
					 379.3762
					 FS.
New 1-1-08, Amended 1-8-08, 8-23-10, Repealed
					 9-30-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.008 - Transfer of Wildlife and Record Keeping Requirements

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) No person shall possess any wildlife
				requiring a permit for personal use, or any wildlife for sale or exhibition,
				without documentation of the source and supplier of such wildlife. Possessors
				of such wildlife must maintain an accurate record of changes in inventory
				including acquisitions and sales or transfers of all wildlife. Possessors of
				Class I or Class II wildlife must also maintain an accurate record of all
				births and deaths. Such records shall be open to inspection upon request by
				commission personnel.
(a) Records of births
				or deaths must include the date of the birth or death and the quantity and
				species of each birth or death. For the purposes of this section "birth" shall
				be defined as the initial hatch or live birth date for the clutch or
				litter.
(b) Records of acquisition
				must include the date of acquisition; quantity and species of wildlife
				acquired; name and complete address of the supplier and permit or license
				identification number of the supplier where applicable.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.009 - General Regulations Governing Possession of Captive Wildlife

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) No person shall maintain captive wildlife
				in a manner which results in any of the following:
(a) An unsanitary condition;
(b) An unsafe condition;
(c) A threat to public safety;
(d) Maltreatment, neglect, or injury of such
				wildlife;
(e) An injury to a person
				as specified in Rule 68A-6.018(6),
				F.A.C.;
(f) An escape of wildlife
				as specified in Rule 68A-6.018(7),
				F.A.C.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.010 - Facility Requirements for Class I and II Wildlife

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) In order to assure public safety, the
				facilities for the housing of Class I and Class II wildlife shall meet the
				requirements of this rule. Compliance with these requirements is a necessary
				condition for licensure. For the purposes of this rule, a "facility" means the
				site at which Class I or Class II wildlife are kept or exhibited, except for
				those locations where the standard caging requirements are exempted under Rules
				68A-6.0013, 68A-6.014 and
				68A-6.015, F.A.C. Upon receipt
				of an initial application regarding Class I or Class II wildlife, the Florida
				Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall notify the county or
				municipality wherein the proposed facility is to be located of a pending
				application and provide the information required of applicants below. Current
				licensees that desire to expand their inventory to include a family of Class I
				or Class II species not previously authorized at their facility location shall
				comply with the requirements herein. Requests to upgrade wildlife
				classification authorizations shall be considered initial applications for
				license purposes. Applicants for Class I or Class II wildlife shall provide the
				following information upon initial application online through
http://GoOutdoorsFlorida.com
:
(a) Parcel number for the property or
				properties on which the facility is maintained.
(b) 911 address of the parcel(s) on which the
				facility is maintained.
(c)
				Indication whether application(s) for building permits and/or application(s)
				for the land use or zoning approval have been submitted to the applicant's
				local governmental agency.
(d) A
				project plan or description.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.011 - Structural Caging Requirements for Class I, II, and III Wildlife

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Additional requirements for specific species shall be as
				  follows:
(1) Group I - Chimpanzees
				(over 50 pounds), gorillas, orangutans.
(a)
				Outdoor facilities - Cage construction materials shall consist of steel bars,
				two-inch galvanized pipe, masonry block or their strength equivalent.
(b) Indoor facilities - Potential escape
				routes shall be equipped with steel bars, two-inch galvanized pipe or
				equivalent in rooms where the wildlife is maintained.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.012 - Standard Caging Requirements for Captive Wildlife

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) No captive wildlife shall be confined in
				any cage or other enclosure which contains more individual animals, or is
				smaller in dimension than as specified in this section, or is not equipped as
				specified in this section, except as defined in Rule
				68A-6.013, F.A.C., or as
				authorized in accordance with the following:
Requests for deviations from standard caging or enclosure
				  requirements may be granted to allow for different size configuration (length,
				  width and height) if the required square footage is adequate and if the
				  locomotory needs of the animal(s) are not compromised. Wet or dry moats may be
				  substituted for the required fencing for retaining some species of wildlife.
				  Any proposed deviations from the standard caging or enclosure requirements, or
				  proposals to use wet or dry moats to substitute for fencing, or proposals to
				  use open air habitats except as provided herein, must be approved in writing by
				  the Commission prior to the use of the cage or enclosure for housing
				  animals.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law
					 Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla.
					 Const.
New 9-30-19.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0121 - Standard Caging Requirements for Primates

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Additional cage or enclosure requirements for primates: In
				  addition to requirements of this section, each cage or enclosure shall have an
				  accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible
				  with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is
				  not limited to, boxes, balls, mirrors or foraging items.
(1) Prosimians:
(a) Small (e.g., bush babies, loris, potto,
				angwantibo, tarsiers, and mouse, dwarf, forked, marked, and sportive lemurs).
1. For one or two animals, a cage 3 feet by 3
				feet, 4 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent
				of original floor area.
2. Each
				cage shall have perching area(s) and nest box(es) that will accommodate all
				animals in the enclosures simultaneously. Each cage shall also have climbing
				apparatus.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01210 - Standard Caging Requirements for Cervids, Bovids, and Suids

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to the enclosure requirements for this paragraph,
				  each enclosure shall have a shelter(s).
(1) Cervids (deer family) and cursorial
				bovids (antelope).
(a) Large (e.g., elk,
				sambar, red deer, sable antelope, eland, wildebeest, and deer and antelope of
				similar size).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1, 250 square
				  feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent
				  of the original footage.
(b)
				Medium (e.g., white-tailed, fallow, axis, sika, pronghorn, deer and antelope of
				similar size).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 800 square feet,
				  8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the
				  original footage.
(c) Small
				(e.g., roe, dikdik, muntjac, brocket, pudu, Chinese water deer, musk deer, deer
				and antelope of similar size).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 450 square feet,
				  5 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the
				  original footage.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01211 - Standard Caging Requirements for Equids, Camelids, Giraffids, Tapirs, Wild Goats and Sheep

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to the enclosure requirements for this paragraph,
				  each enclosure shall have a shelter(s).
(1) Equids (e.g., zebras, asses).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1, 250 square
				  feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent
				  of the original footage.
(2)
				Camelids (e.g., vicuna and guanaco).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 800 square feet,
				  6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent of the
				  original footage.
(3)
				Giraffes, okapi.
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 1, 500 square
				  feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase paddock by 25 percent
				  of the original footage.
(4)
				Tapirs.
(a) For one or two animals, a paddock
				enclosing 500 square feet, 6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase
				paddock by 25 percent of the original footage.
(b) Each enclosure shall have a pool of
				water, 60 square feet, 3 feet deep, equipped with a ramp or steps. For each
				additional animal, increase pool surface area by 25 percent of original
				area.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01212 - Standard Caging Requirements for Elephants

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Non-performance.
For one animal in a non-performing static facility, a paddock
				  enclosing 1, 500 square feet, 6 feet high, with access to a shelter. For each
				  additional animal, increase paddock size by 50 percent of the original area.
				  Elephants which are tethered within such enclosure shall be provided with daily
				  unrestrained movement periods, unless daily tethering is necessary due to the
				  following situations:
(a) Elephant
				needs restraining due to a training period,
(b) Elephant is aggressive toward people or
				other animals in the compound,
(c)
				Elephant is undergoing medical treatment or research,
(d) Elephant is restrained for security or
				breeding purposes,
(e) Constant
				tethering shall not exceed 14 days without a written justification from a
				veterinarian. Tethering shall permit normal postural movement of the
				elephant.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01213 - Standard Caging Requirements for Rhinoceroses and Hippopatmuses

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Rhinos.
(a) For one animal, a paddock enclosing 1,
				500 square feet, 5 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the paddock
				by 50 percent of original paddock area.
(b) Access to a shelter shall be
				provided.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01214 - Standard Caging Requirements for Reptiles and Amphibians

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Reptiles.
In addition to requirements for this section, each enclosure
				  shall be provided with an environment or devices that allow for temperature
				  regulation necessary to ensure the well-being of the species. The environment
				  or devices shall be non-injurious, and may include, but are not limited to
				  ambient temperature, hot rocks, artificial lights, natural sunlight and heat
				  strips. Each enclosure shall be provided with a non-injurious substrate,
				  including but not limited to gravel, newspaper, processed wood shavings, rocks,
				  sand, or indoor-outdoor carpet. Arboreal species of snakes or lizards shall be
				  provided with a perch of sufficient height to allow for such specimen to perch
				  or bask without any portion of its body or tail touching the floor, sides or
				  roof of the enclosure. Enclosure sizes for all snakes or lizards shall be based
				  on the total length of the longest specimen in the enclosure.
(a) Snakes and glass lizards.
1. Snakes, except as otherwise provided, and
				glass lizards:
For up to two specimens, a cage or enclosure having a
				  perimeter equal to the length of the longest specimen, the width of the cage
				  shall be ten inches or not less than 30 percent of the length of the longest
				  specimen which ever is greater, and enclosure shall not be required to exceed 3
				  feet. For each additional specimen, increase perimeter by 10
				  percent.
2. Blood pythons or
				large constrictors that exceed 12 feet upon maturity: Boas, pythons, or
				anacondas.
a. Specimens up to 5 feet in
				length.
For up to two specimens, a cage or enclosure 2.5 feet by 1
				  foot. For each additional specimen increase perimeter by 10 percent.
				  Constrictors of this size possessed for exhibition or sale are exempt from this
				  minimum cage requirement but shall meet the requirements as indicated for
				  snakes and glass lizards.
b.
				Specimens 5 feet to 12 feet in length.
For up to two specimens, a cage or enclosure with a perimeter
				  equal to 1.25 times the length of the longest specimen. The width of the cage
				  shall not be less than 30 percent of the length of the longest specimen and
				  shall not be required to exceed 3 feet. For each additional specimen, increase
				  perimeter by 10 percent.
c.
				Specimens greater than 12 feet in length.
For up to two specimens, a cage or enclosure with a perimeter
				  equal to the length of the longest specimen. The width of the cage shall not be
				  required to exceed 3 feet. For each additional specimen, increase perimeter by
				  10 percent.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.01215 - Standard Caging Requirements for Birds

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Perching birds shall be provided with a perch of a diameter
				  sufficient to prevent the meeting of the bird's claws, and of sufficient height
				  to prevent floor contact. Perches and perching areas shall be sufficient to
				  accommodate all birds in the enclosure simultaneously. Perches shall be
				  constructed in a manner and of materials that provide for effective cleaning or
				  replacement to insure the health of the birds. Enclosures shall be provided
				  with shelter(s).
(1) Psittacine and
				small Passerines:
(a) Large (e.g., large
				cockatoos, large macaws, including Palm cockatoos, green-winged and similar
				sized birds).
For one or two birds, a cage providing space sufficient to
				  permit perching without the tail feathers touching the floor and provide for
				  head clearance with normal posturing, with a minimum cage dimension to allow
				  full extension of both wings. These measurements shall be based on the largest
				  bird in the enclosure. For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25
				  percent.
(b) Medium (e.g.,
				medium-sized parrots, lories and large conures including Amazons, Patagonian
				and similar sized birds).
For one or two birds, a cage 18 inches by 18 inches, 2 feet
				  high. For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25
				  percent.
(c) Small (e.g.,
				parrots, cockatiels, lories and parakeets).
For up to four birds, a cage 1 foot by 2 feet, 10 inches
				  high. For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25
				  percent.
(d) Very-small
				(e.g., canaries, finches, and similar-sized birds (except hummingbirds)).
For up to 2 birds, a cage 8 inches by 8 inches, 8 inches
				  high. For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25
				  percent.
(e) Hummingbirds
				and sunbirds.
For up to 5 birds, a cage 4 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet. For
				  each additional bird, increase original floor area by 10
				  percent.
(f) Small and
				medium passerine birds (e.g., jays, doves, pigeons, starlings and other
				similar-sized birds).
For up to two birds, a cage 3 feet by 2 feet, 3 feet high.
				  For each additional bird, increase perimeter by 25 percent.
(g) Large passerine (e.g., ravens, crows,
				magpies, small hornbills and similar-sized birds).
For up to two birds, a cage 4 feet by 4 feet, 6 feet high.
				  For each additional bird increase original floor area by 25
				  percent.
(h) Ground
				hornbills, Indian great hornbills, crowned pigeons and similar sized birds.
1. For up to three birds, a cage having 144
				square feet of floor area, 6 feet high, with a perch elevated 4 feet above the
				floor.
2. For each additional bird,
				increase cage original floor area by 25 percent.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0122 - Standard Caging Requirements for Wild Felines

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to requirements of this section, each cage or
				  enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s)/nest box(es) large enough to
				  accommodate all the animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Each enclosure
				  shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation
				  compatible with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may
				  include, but is not limited to, boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide,
				  pools, etc.
(1) African and Asian
				lions; tigers.
(a) For one or two animals, a
				cage 24 feet by 10 feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage
				size by 25 percent of original floor area.
(b) Each cage shall have an elevated
				platform(s) that shall accommodate all animal(s) simultaneously. Each cage
				shall have a claw log, unless the animal(s) front claws have been
				removed.
(c) Outdoor cages over 1,
				000 square feet (uncovered) shall have vertical jump walls at least 10 feet
				high, with a 2-foot, 45 degree, inward angle overhang, or jump walls at least
				12 feet high, without an overhang. The inward angle fencing shall be made of
				the same material as the vertical fencing. Wet or dry moats may be substituted
				for the required fencing provided prior Commission written approval has been
				obtained.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0123 - Standard Caging Requirements for Wild Canids

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to the requirements of this section, each cage or
				  enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s)/den(s) that shall accommodate all
				  the animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Each enclosure shall have an
				  accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible
				  with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is
				  not limited to boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, rawhide, pools, etc.
(1) Foxes, small (e.g., Fennec, kit).
(a) For one or two animals, a cage 6 feet by
				4 feet, 4 feet high. For each additional animal, increase cage size by 25
				percent of original floor area.
(b)
				Each cage shall have an elevated platform(s) that shall accommodate all animals
				in the enclosure simultaneously.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0124 - Standard Caging Requirements for Bears

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to the requirements of this section, each cage or
				  enclosure shall be equipped with a shelter(s) that shall accommodate all
				  animals in the enclosure simultaneously. Each enclosure shall have an
				  accessible device to provide physical stimulation or manipulation compatible
				  with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious, and may include, but is
				  not limited to boxes, balls, bones, barrels, drums, climbing apparatus,
				  foraging items, etc.
(1) Black bears,
				Asiatic, sloth, spectacled.
(a) For one
				animal, a cage 20 feet by 20 feet, 8 feet high. For each additional animal,
				increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor area.
(b) Each cage shall have an elevated
				platform(s) for resting. Each cage shall have a 4 foot by 6 foot pool of water,
				3 feet deep.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0125 - Standard Caging Requirements for Procyonids, Red Pandas, and Mustelids

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Raccoons, coati-mundis, olingos,
				kinkajous, ringtail (cacomistles).
In addition to the requirements for this section, each cage
				  or enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or
				  manipulation compatible with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious,
				  and may include, but is not limited to, boxes, balls, mirrors, climbing
				  apparatus, foraging items, etc.
(a)
				For up to two animals, a cage 6 feet by 8 feet, 6 feet high. For each
				additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor
				area.
(b) Each cage shall have
				perching area(s) and nest box(es) that will accommodate all animals in the
				enclosure simultaneously.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0126 - Standard Caging Requirements for Rodents, Rabbits, Hedgehogs, Tenrecs, and Solendons

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Rodents.
In addition to the requirements for this section, each cage
				  or enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical stimulation or
				  manipulation compatible with the species. Such device shall be noninjurious,
				  and may include, but is not limited to, boxes, balls, PVC tubing, browse, etc.
				  Each cage shall have shelters or nest box(es) that will accommodate all animals
				  in the enclosure simultaneously.
(a)
				Small aquatic rodents (e.g., Florida water rat, muskrat).
1. For one or two animals, a cage 4 feet by 6
				feet, 4 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage size by 25
				percent of original floor area.
2.
				Each cage shall have a pool of water, 2 feet by 2 feet, 1 foot deep.
3. Each cage shall have gnawing
				items.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0127 - Standard Caging Requirements for Marsupials

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
In addition to requirements of this section, each enclosure
				  shall be equipped with a shelter(s) or nest box(es) that shall accommodate all
				  the animals in the enclosure simultaneously. When vegetation or landscaping is
				  available to serve as protection from the elements, access to a shelter shall
				  also be provided during inclement weather conditions. Such shelter shall be
				  attached to or adjacent to the paddock, habitat, or enclosure. Each paddock,
				  habitat, or enclosure shall have an accessible device to provide physical
				  stimulation or manipulation compatible with the species. Such device shall be
				  noninjurious, and may include, but is not limited to, browsing and grazing
				  material.
(1) Kangaroo (e.g., red,
				grey).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 625 square feet,
				  8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage by 25 percent of
				  original floor area.
(2)
				Walleroos and large wallabies (e.g., rock wallabies, and similar sized
				species).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 500 square feet,
				  8 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage by 25 percent of
				  original floor area.
(3)
				Hare wallabies, forest wallabies (e.g., dama, potorros, rat kangaroos, and
				similar sized species).
For one or two animals, a paddock enclosing 100 square feet,
				  6 feet high. For each additional animal, increase the cage by 25 percent of
				  original floor area.
(4)
				Tree kangaroos (arboreal).
(a) For one or two
				animals, a cage or enclosure 10 feet by 8 feet, 8 feet high. For each
				additional animal, increase cage size by 25 percent of original floor
				area.
(b) Each cage shall have
				perching area(s) and nest box(es) that shall accommodate all animals in the
				enclosure simultaneously. Each cage shall have horizontal climbing
				apparatus.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0128 - Standard Caging Requirements for Armadillos, Pangolins, Anteaters, and Sloths

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) All armadillos
				except giant armadillo.
(a) For one or two
				animals, a cage or enclosure, 4 feet by 4 feet, 4 feet high. For each
				additional animal, increase the cage length by 25 percent.
(b) Cage floors shall include an area of
				sufficient depth to provide for digging. Each cage shall be provided with a
				den(s) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure
				simultaneously.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0129 - Standard Caging Requirements for Bats

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Bats with a wingspread from 2-6 feet.
(a) For up to 6 animals, an enclosure 21 feet
				by 21 feet, 6 feet high. Each enclosure shall be designed to encourage
				uninterrupted flight by incorporating a center structure to impede cross
				flights. The available flight area shall be no less than 1.5 times the
				wingspread of the largest bat in the enclosure. The center structure may
				incorporate nest boxes, feeding stations, trees, resting shelves, perches,
				columns, etc. For each additional animal, increase the enclosure size by 15
				percent of the original floor area.
(b) Each cage shall have perching areas and
				nest box(es) that shall accommodate all animals in the enclosure
				simultaneously. Each cage shall have climbing apparatus.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.014 - Transportation Requirements for Captive Wildlife

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) No person shall import, export,
				transport, ship or deliver in interstate or intrastate commerce any container
				or package containing any live wildlife unless each container or package bears,
				in a conspicuous place on the outside, a tag with both the name and address of
				the shipper and consignee and the exact contents of the package. The exact
				content of the package shall include an accurate and legible list by species
				scientific name, common name and number of each species included in the entire
				shipment.
(2) General requirements
				for transporting wildlife in vehicles. This rule subsection applies to all
				Class I, all Class II and all Class III animals except those listed in
				subsection 68A-6.003(11),
				F.A.C. No vehicle shall be used in transporting any wildlife except as follows:
(a) Vehicles shall be equipped to provide
				fresh air without injurious drafts and adequate protection from the elements to
				all animals.
(b) The animal
				traveling area shall be free of engine exhaust fumes.
(c) Fecal and food wastes shall be removed
				from the animal quarters daily.
(d)
				Animal cages shall have openings for emergency removal of wildlife.
(e) Wildlife in transport shall be protected
				from extremes in temperature that could be detrimental to the health and
				welfare of the animal.
(f) Wildlife
				transported in the same cage area shall be in compatible groups.
(g) Wildlife must be transported in a cage or
				enclosure. The cage or enclosure must be labeled "Live Animal" and list the
				number of specimens and common and scientific name of the wildlife. For
				wildlife that is transported in a trailer or compartment of a trailer, a label
				stating "Live Animal" must be affixed to the trailer access or loading door and
				the list containing the number of specimens and common and scientific name of
				the wildlife must be maintained in the vehicle. The animal's cage or enclosure
				shall be as follows:
1. Be of sufficient
				strength and security to prevent escape.
2. Large enough to ensure that each specimen
				has sufficient space to turn, stand erect, and lie naturally. Provided, however
				that certain species may be restricted in their movements according to
				professionally acceptable standards when such freedom of movement would
				constitute a danger to the animals, their handlers, or other persons. Elephants
				shall be tethered during transport (except nursing young).
(h) Wildlife shall not be placed in
				enclosures over other specimens unless each enclosure is fitted with floor
				which prevents excreta from entering lower enclosures.
(i) Wildlife shall be watered twice daily and
				fed daily.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0172 - Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Any person who possesses any live venomous reptile or reptile
				  of concern shall have a permit issued in accordance with Section 379.372, and
				  if applicable, Section
				  379.3761, F.S., and comply with
				  Section 379.304, F.S., and the
				  provisions of this rule, Rules
				  68A-6.017 and 6.0171,
				  F.A.C.
(1) Record Keeping:
Possessors shall maintain an accurate record of all changes
				  in inventory of any venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern, which shall be
				  maintained on the licensed premises and shall be open to inspection upon
				  request by Commission personnel. Such records shall include the
				  following:
(a) Records of births and
				deaths, which shall include the following:
1.
				Date of the birth or death; and
2.
				Quantity and species of each birth or death. For the purposes of this section
				"birth" shall be defined as the initial hatch or live birth date for the
				clutch.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.0173 - Identification of Non-Native Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any person who keeps or possesses any
				live reptile of concern; or who keeps or possesses for personal use any live
				venomous reptile not indigenous to Florida or any live reptile of concern, in
				accordance with Sections
				379.372 and
				379.373, F.S., must permanently
				identify such reptile.
(a) Live venomous
				reptiles not indigenous to Florida shall be permanently identified by
				photographic identification or with a unique passive integrated transponder
				(PIT tag).
(b) Live reptiles of
				concern shall be permanently identified with a unique passive integrated
				transponder (PIT tag).
(c) Records
				of identification including PIT tag number where applicable, along with
				information about the specimen being identified (species, specimen name or
				number, gender, and age) must be maintained in the possessors records for as
				long as the specimen is possessed.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-6 - CAPTIVE WILDLIFE › Section 68A-6.018 - Injuries, Bites, and Escapes

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Any
				person in possession of captive wildlife which requires a license or permit
				issued under Sections
				379.3761,
				379.3762, or
				379.372, F.S., or those
				facilities exempt from licensure pursuant to Section
				379.3761(4),
				F.S., shall report any injury from such wildlife which results in:
(a) Treatment beyond basic first aid, except
				if occurring to the licensee, an employee authorized as a Corporate Authorized
				Individual on the license in accordance with Rule
				68A-6.004(2)(e)
				or 68A-6.017(2)(e)
				4., F.A.C, or an individual with required experience documentation on file for
				such wildlife in accordance with Rule
				68A-6.004(2)(c),
				68A-6.004(2)(d),
				68A-6.004(4)(b),
				or 68A-6.017(2)(e),
				F.A.C. Such injury shall be reported immediately, or as soon as practicable, to
				the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law
				Enforcement.
(b) Serious bodily
				injury to the licensee, an employee authorized as a Corporate Authorized
				Individual on the license in accordance with Rule
				68A-6.004(2)(e)
				or 68A-6.017(2)(e)
				4., F.A.C, or an individual with required experience documentation on file for
				such wildlife in accordance with Rule
				68A-6.004(2)(c),
				68A-6.004(2)(d),
				68A-6.004(4)(b),
				or 68A-6.017(2)(e),
				F.A.C. Such injury shall be reported immediately, or as soon as practicable, to
				the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law
				Enforcement.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-9 - MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS › Section 68A-9.002 - Permits to Take Wildlife or Freshwater Fish for Justifiable Purposes

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) The executive director may issue permits
				authorizing the taking or possession of wildlife or freshwater fish or their
				nests or eggs for scientific, educational, exhibition, propagation, management
				or other justifiable purposes. Such permits shall be subject to such terms,
				conditions and restrictions as may be prescribed therein, provided that no such
				permits shall be operative as to migratory birds unless the holder thereof has
				a permit or other authorization from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
				permitting the taking, exhibiting, or possession of such birds, their nests or
				eggs. Failure to abide by all terms and conditions stipulated in any written
				permit issued by the executive director shall be a violation of this
				section.
(2) Employees of the
				Commission may take wildlife or freshwater fish or their nests or eggs for
				scientific, educational, propagation, exhibition or other justifiable purposes
				when such taking has been authorized by the executive director or is essential
				to the performance of their assigned duties. The authority granted under this
				section shall not be construed to exempt any person from purchasing hunting or
				fishing licenses as required by Section
				379.354, F.S. The executive
				director may issue permits authorizing the taking or managing of wildlife or
				freshwater fish for specified commercial purposes.
(3) Commission volunteers may take wildlife
				or freshwater fish or their nests or eggs for scientific, educational,
				propagation, exhibition or other justifiable purposes provided that:
(a) Such taking is pursuant to a volunteer
				program approved by the Division/Office director or his or her
				designee;
(b) The Division/Office
				director or his or her designee has approved specific conditions under which
				wildlife or freshwater fish or their nests or their eggs may be taken by
				volunteers; and,
(c) The volunteers
				are in possession of written authorization from the volunteer program's
				Volunteer Program Coordinator or Volunteer Workday Leader specifying those
				conditions.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-9 - MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS › Section 68A-9.003 - Permits for Freshwater Fish

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
				  recognizes that there are justifiable reasons to allow for the harvest,
				  collection, possession, or release of freshwater fish species that otherwise
				  would be in violation of one or more of the state's freshwater fisheries
				  regulations. Such activities include scientific research, education/exhibition,
				  management activities, and fishing tournaments.
(1) Definitions. As used in this rule:
(a) Education exhibition - means an organized
				presentation or display of freshwater fish along with a selection of
				educational materials to include interpretive signs, presentations, brochures,
				handouts, or other materials which shall include information about the species
				for the following:
1. Public aquaria -
				permanent, fixed aquaria in which freshwater fish species are confined in such
				a manner that the general public is able to view the fish during regularly
				scheduled business hours with or without a fee.
2. Public exhibitor - a facility in which
				freshwater fish species are confined in such a manner that the general public
				is able to view the species during regularly scheduled business hours, either
				through scheduled tours or general admission, with or without a fee.
3. Public zoological park - a permanent,
				fixed facility in which freshwater fish species are confined in such a manner
				that the general public is able to view the species during regularly scheduled
				business hours with or without a fee.
Florida Administrative Code › 68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › 68A - Freshwater Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 68A-9 - MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS › Section 68A-9.004 - Permits for Hunting or Other Recreational Use on Wildlife Management Areas

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) In addition to other licenses, permits
				and stamps required by law, stamp requirements for hunting, camping, fishing,
				or other recreational uses on lands owned, leased or managed by the Commission
				or the State of Florida for the use and benefit of the Commission shall be as
				provided by Sections 379.354(8)(g) and
				(h), F.S.
(a) The cost of permits as required for
				hunting on wildlife management areas as provided by Section 379.354(8)(g)1.,
				F.S., shall be $25.
(b) The cost of
				permits for Tier II public recreational opportunities on the Babcock Ranch
				Preserve shall be as follows and are set to capitalize on the value of hunting
				on portions of the preserve and to help ensure the preserve is financially
				self-sufficient, as required by Section
				259.1053(5),
				F.S.
1. Timber Pasture Unit -
				$20,000
2. Pepper Field Unit -
				$7,500
3. Sugar Hill - East Unit -
				$30,000
4. Sugar Hill - West Unit -
				$30,000
5. Cypress Head Unit -
				$14,500
6. Yearling Pasture Unit -
				$20,000
7. Deep Freeze - North Unit
				- $21,000
8. Deep Freeze - South
				Unit - $19,000
9. Myrtle Slough
				Unit - $23,000
10. Possum Pond Unit
				- $37,000
11. South Lightered Unit
				- $53,000
12. Sawgrass Unit -
				$39,000
13. Bull Head Unit -
				$43,500
14. Governors Camp Unit -
				$35,000
15. Curry Lake Unit -
				$33,754
16. Saddlers Hammock Unit -
				$40,000
(c) The cost of
				recreational user permits as required for hunting on the following privately
				owned wildlife management areas as provided by Section 379.354(8)(h)1., F.S.,
				shall be:
1. Gulf Hammock - $610
2. Grove Park - $1,040
(d) The total number of permits available for
				each of the following privately owned wildlife management areas established
				pursuant to Section 379.354(8)(h)1., F.S., shall be:
1. Flint Rock - 450
2. Gulf Hammock - 550
3. Grove Park - 235
(e) Recreational user permits required for
				hunting on privately owned wildlife management areas shall also authorize the
				permittee to engage in all activities authorized for wildlife management area
				permits.
(f) Recreational user
				permits for privately owned wildlife management areas designated herein shall
				be non-transferable.
(g) A
				recreational use permit for privately owned wildlife management areas
				designated herein shall be renewable for two consecutive years provided that
				proper application and payment is received prior to June 1.