MISSOURI agency rule 3 CSR 10- 9.240 Class II Wildlife

Limits massasauga to Eastern and prairie

Comments due: Apr 14, 2023
                            Regulations Committee Chairman
                            Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180,
                           Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180

                           Online: https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z49

MISSOURI Agency Rule Agency Rule HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

2 CSR 30-2.004 Definitions - new section for all definitions in the law
2 CSR 30-2.005 Vesicular Stomatitis Restrictions on Domestic and Exotic Ungulates (Hoofed Animals) Entering Missouri - ungulates from country with vesicular stomatitis must have Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
2 CSR 30-2.010 Health Requirements Governing the Admission of Livestock, Poultry, [and] Miscellaneous, and Exotic Animals Entering Missouri
- CVI and entry permit information moved to definitions in 2.004
- Alpaca, camel, llama – adds other animals of that group – moves official identification/ear tag to definitions
- Aquaculture – removes VHS requirements and allows them to have Aquaculture Health Plan with annual testing and monthly reports instead of CVI and entry permit
- Miscellaneous – moves miscellaneous animals to own section – requires CVI with common name and description or permanent identification
- Exotic animals – NHP must have negative TB within 1 year of entry – removes skunk/raccoon import ban – clarifies that the shipment of animals between AZA needs CVIOthers – makes changes to other species including exotic goats, sheep and equidae

Published: Jun 15, 2023

Comments due: July 15, 2023

UPDATED 8/8

FLORIDA (FWC) rule 68A-9.006 Wildlife rehabilitation

Unknown

Public Hearing: Jan 3, 2023

Meeting: Feb 2023 - no actual rule to be introduced yet

TENNESSEE Agency Rule 1660-01-37 Rules and Regulations Governing Raptors

Moves falconry rules from the bird rules to their own separate rule and makes several new changes

Meeting: Jun 4, 2023

Comments due: Jun 22, 2023

Hearing:Jun 23, 2023 - Carried over to Aug meeting

Meeting: Aug 24-25, 2023

HAWAII Agriculture Petition Ch 4-71 Restricted Animals

Reclassifies Northern largemouth bass from unlisted to Restricted Part A for ecosystem and fishery impact research for the Wahiawa Public Fishing Area

Preliminary Meeting: Feb 28, 2023

temporary results

CALIFORNIA Wildlife Resources Rehabilitation rule

Rehabilitation rule change

Status: Received at May 2022 meeting, Meeting Sep 15, 2022

Committee Meeting:May 17, 2023

Committee Meeting: Sep , 2023

Proposed changes including:

Temporary confinement
BAN picking up wildlife in oil/toxic spill
Define wildlife rehab facility and approval process
Operating facility procedures
Update care standards

CALIFORNIA Wildlife Resources AZA/ZAA rule

Received at May 2022 meeting

Committee Meeting: Not scheduled for Jan, May or Sep 2023

KEntucky Agency Rule 301 KAR 1:122 Importation, Possession, and prohibited aquatic species

Allows aquatic species to be immediately released back into the water where caught
Limits transport and sale of tilapia to licensed propagator, live fish and bait dealer or sale for food to establishment for resale or wholesale
Allows buying, selling, import and possession of goldfish as bait
Replaces Asian carp with Invasive carp and adds possess to the ban
Allows sport fishing license to possess, sell and transport invasive carp not transported in water, dead or dying and transported to processing facility

Initial Approval: June 15, 2023

Public Hearing and Comments due: Aug 31, 2023

CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMITTEE CWD MITIGATION

Rules 257.5, 475, 676, 712,

Introduction Meeting: Apr 19, 2023

Discussion Meeting: Jun 22, 2023

Action Meeting: Aug 22, 2023 @ 8:30 am

River Lodge Conference Center 1800 Riverwalk Drive Fortuna, CA 95540

Action Meeting: Oct 11, 2023

MISSOURI agency rule Agency Rule 3 CSR 10-12.115 Bullfrogs and Green Frogs

Adds Moberly/Beuth Park Lake to list of areas where bullfrogs and green frogs can only be caught with pole and line

HAWAII Agriculture Petition Ch 4-71 Restricted Animals

Reclassifies mysid shrimp from Restricted Part A to Restricted Part B to allow as live feed for seahorses

Preliminary Meeting: Jan 31, 2023

LOUISIANA Agency Rule Agency Rule LAC 76:V.113 Live coyotes/foxes

Redefines LDWF-Approved Applicant from “no major fish or wildlife violations during the past three years” with “no Class 3 or greater fish or wildlife violations during the past three years”
Redefines licensee to only include residents
Under licenses, permits, fees: adds that 1) annual special permit may be issued to LDWF-Approved Applicant to trap coyotes outside of season but need nongame quadruped license and trapping license to sell live one, 2) nongame quadruped exhibitor’s license needed to breed and/or exhibit coyotes, 3) nongame quadruped breeder’s license needed to breed, propagate, exhibit or sell live coyotes
Replaces fox/coyote hunting preserve from needing to provide fresh food and water to all licensees
Requires coyote trappers during off season to use padded, offset, laminated or wide, or unmodified foot-hold trap, or box-type trap or cable restraint (was snare) with relaxing lock
Requires neurological or sick animals to be humanely euthanized and not moved or sold to prevent disease
Replaces only fox/coyote hunting preserve from needing to immediately report diseases contracted to all licensees
Prohibits animals under coyote trapping license, nongame quadruped breeder’s license and nongame quadruped exhibitor’s license from being physically altered (except vet for medical treatment) or mutilated

Comments due: July 5, 2023

CALIFORNIA Wildlife Resources Restricted SPecies Rule Review

Reviewing restricted Species Rules

Status: Meeting Sep 15, 2022 - Removed from agenda

Committee Meeting: Not scheduled for Jan, May or Sep 2023

FLORIDA FWC ONLINE PERMIT AND FALCONRY RULES

Introduction Meeting: May 11, 2023

Removes the language regarding written applications:

68A-6.004 Possession of Class I, II, and III Wildlife: Permit Application Criteria.
68A-6.010 Facility Requirements for Class I and II Wildlife.
68A-6.017 Possession and Exhibition of Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern.
68A-6.0172 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Venomous Reptiles and Reptiles of Concern.
68A-9.006 Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit.
68A-12.004 Possession or Sale of Birds or Mammals; Taxidermy Operations and Mounting Requirements.
68A-12.010 Regulations Governing the Operation of Private Hunting Preserves.
68A-12.011 Regulations Governing the Establishment and Operation of Game Farms.

Revises 68A-9.005 Falconry:

Removes the language regarding written applications
Requires notification in writing if resident raptor facility changes (removes online)
Requires request for deviation (was variance) for bands causing problems to be online (removes in writing)
Removes nonresident raptor take online submittingRelease of captive-bred raptors request must be in writing (removes online)

KANSAS carp AND rusty crayfish Rules

Workshop: Nov 17, 2022

Agency Rule 115-7-10 Fishing, special provisions - ADDS ANS water, updates Asian carp species

Agency Rule 115-18-10 Importation and possession of certain wildlife; prohibition, permit requirement, and restrictions. - ADDS rusty crayfish to prohibited

Workshop: Jan 12, 2023

Workshop:Mar 9, 2023

Workshop: Apr 27, 2023

Workshop: Jun 22, 2023

Workshop: Aug 17, 2023 @ 12 pm

Pittsburg State University, Bicknell Center VIP RoomPittsburg

MINNESOTA RULE 6216.0250 prohibited invasive species

Adds new fish, mollusks and crustaceans to the prohibited invasive species list

Comments due: Dec 9, 2022

New prohibited species:

US injurious fish, mollusks, crustaceans
Eastern mosquitofish
tench
tubenose goby (Proterorhinus)
golden clam
golden mussel
jumping worms
marbled crayfish

MISSOURI agency rule 3 CSR 10-4.111 Endangered Species

Removes Illinois mud turtle from endangered list
Limits massasauga to Eastern and prairie
Combines watersnake name

COLORADO Annual rule review - chapter W-11

Entire wildlife parks chapter up for review

Meeting: Mar/Apr/May 2023 - not on rules list

MISSOURI Agency Rule Agency Rule permit fee increase

Increases permit fees:

3 CSR 10-9.350 Class I Wildlife Breeder Permit
3 CSR 10-9.351 Class II Wildlife Breeder Permit
3 CSR 10-9.352 Class III Wildlife Breeder Permit
3 CSR 10-9.370 Wildlife Exhibitor Permit
3 CSR 10-9.420 Wildlife Hobby Permit
3 CSR 10-9.425 Wildlife Collectors Permit
3 CSR 10-9.440 Resident Falconry Permit
3 CSR 10-9.560 Licensed Hunting Preserve Permit
3 CSR 10-9.565 Licensed Hunting Preserve: Privileges
3 CSR 10-9.570 Hound Running Area Operator and Dealer Permit.
3 CSR 10-9.575 Hound Running Area; Privileges, Requirements.
3 CSR 10-9.625 Field Trial Permit
3 CSR 10-9.627 Dog Training Area Permit
3 CSR 10-9.788 Resident Commercial Live Coyote and Fox Trapping Permit.

Published: July 3, 2023

Comments due: Aug 2, 2023

CALIFORNIA Wildlife Resources Committee Bullfrogs/turtles

Bullfrogs and Non-native Turtles Stakeholder Plan Update to be given

Status: Committee Meeting Jan 13, May 19 and Sep 15, 2022 and Jan 12, 2023

Committee Discussion Meeting:May 17, 2023

Commission Meeting Update:Aug 22, 2023 @ 8:30 am

River Lodge Conference Center

1800 Riverwalk Drive Fortuna, CA 95540

Committee Action Meeting: Sep , 2023 @ TBD

Came up with strategies regarding non-native turtles/bullfrogs including:

Raise import permit prices
Education, grants, research
Encourage bullfrog collection for food instead live markets
Promote bullfrog use as bait
Live Markets:
- Ban sale of live bullfrogs
- Point of sale inspections
- Domestic bullfrog aquaculture
- Sampling animals for disease
Promote rescue/rehome programs
Frog Jumping Contests:
- Kill all bullfrogs not kept after jumping contest
- Ban frog jumping contests
- encourage use of other species
- deploy measures to prevent escapes
Regulatory Changes:
- Encourage municipal laws to protect against them and manage water features
- Ban all bullfrog imports
- Allow commercial harvest
- Add bullfrogs and non-native turtles to restricted species list
- Require water treatment
Enforcement Changes:
- Inspect shipments to make sure lawfully obtained
- Spot testing and inspection to stop illegal shipments

CALIFORNIA Wildlife Resources falconry Rule Review

Reviewing falconry rules

Status: Received by committee at May 2022 meeting

Committee Meeting: Not scheduled Jan, May or Sep 2023 meetings

KANSAS Agency Rule 115-20-2 Possession Limits Amphibians and Reptiles

Limits to 5 live amphibians
Limits to 5 live amphibians or 2 per species per person or domicile

Workshop: Aug 17, 2023 @ 12 pm

Pittsburg State University, Bicknell Center VIP RoomPittsburg

2023 State Agency Meeting Schedule

UPDATED 8/8

IDAHO Agency Rule 13.01.06 Zero-based regulation rulemaking: Rules Governing Classification and Protection of Wildlife

UNKNOWN

Public Hearing: Apr 17, 2023

Pre-introduction comments due: Apr 26, 2023

Rule Adoption Meeting: Jul 2023

State Agency Meetings

Colorado Issues Identification 2 CCR 406-0 General provisions

Crayfish

Issues Identification at Meeting: Aug 24-25, 2023

ILLINOIS Agency Rule Title 17, 520 Scientific permits

Makes various changes to permits

2nd Notice Ends: Aug 5,2023

TENNESSEE Agency Rule 1660-01-18 Rules and Regulations of Live Wildlife

Adds Komodo dragon, macaque and 3 hyenas to Class I
Reclassifies TN rear-fanged poisonous snakes from Class I to Class II
Reclassifies North American rear-fanged poisonous snakes from Class I to Class III
Adds nine-banded armadillo to Class V

Introduction Meeting: Apr 21, 2023

Meeting: Jun 4, 2023

Public Hearing and Meeting: Jun 23, 2023 - Continued to Aug meeting

Meeting: Aug 24-25, 2023

OHIO DNR RULES

Committee Meeting:May 17, 2023

Committee Meeting: Sep , 2023

1501:31-1-02 Definition of terms.
1501:31-15-03 Nuisance wild animal control.
1501:31-19-01 Wild animal importing, exporting, selling and possession regulations.
1501:31-25-01 Wild animal permit regulations.
1501:31-25-03 Wild animal rehabilitation permit.