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FWC adopts rules governing marine
turtle permits
April 11, 2007
Contact: Beth Scott (850) 488-4676
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission approved marine turtle permitting rules Wednesday,
establishing permitting requirements, the application process,
special permitting, and suspensions and revocations.
Commission members approved the four-part rule
outlining when permits are required and when permits cannot be
granted.
The rule also establishes special conditions
under which marine turtle permits are granted for captive or
research purposes. The rule establishes training and reporting
requirements for permit holders and requirements for renewal.
Specific guidelines are being established for
each level of approval needed for requested activities based on
the impact of the studies on turtles, nests and hatchlings.
New rules also provide for suspending or
revoking marine turtle permits if non-compliance occurs. |
