Posted by:
laurarfl
at Fri Jan 4 13:14:40 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by laurarfl ]
All large reptiles are not included in the plan, only the 5 or 6 listed as ROC. Yes, the caging requirements and signs are the same as hots. Yes, you need a bite plan and a disaster plan in the event of fire, flood, or hurricane for any ROC. If a ROC bites, it must be reported to FWC, same with escapes, and all inventory changes. You have until July 1 to comply with PIT tagging, but I'm not sure if the intent was to wait until July to apply for the permit. You're supposed to supply your plans to the FWC and have a copy on hand at the facility (house, etc.) You do not need a bond as with hots. I haven't applied for my permit yet, either, but my Burm is already listed on my Class III permit, so I'm not too worried.
Here's a link to the FWC press release:
http://myfwc.com/whatsnew/08/statewide/News_08_X_NewCaptive.htm
Here's the most recent corrected document regarding caging and requirements. It is dated Sept '07. It differentiates between hot and ROC.
http://myfwc.com/commission/2007/Sept07/Documents/68A-6-007CORRECTED.pdf
I have not seen any info about fee waivers. The gov is relying on the ROC permit fees to 1)regulate ownership 2)track nuisance animals 3)research environmental damage caused by ROC in South and West FL. I think it's highly unlikely they will be willing to waive off any of the money they are seeking.
If any else is interested, here is a link to the permit application and questionnaire. You have to scroll down to Wildlife and find Class II and venomous/ROC
http://myfwc.com/permits/index.html#Wildlife
[ Hide Replies ]
|
RE: HELP! Need an evac plan and bite pla - laurarfl, Fri Jan 4 13:14:40 2008