FWC seeking feedback on proposed rule changes for nonnative species

FWC seeking feedback on proposed rule changes for nonnative species

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking feedback from all interested parties on proposed rule change concepts relating to nonnative species. A series of virtual public meetings will be held March 25-29, 2025, to provide the public with information on these concepts and to solicit feedback. Topics discussed will include qualifications for permits to sell green iguanas collected from the wild in Florida, transfer of Prohibited species sales permits, transfer allowances for captured green iguanas, and batch marking wild-caught green iguanas. Other proposed changes that will be discussed include Prohibited species pet permit renewals, caging requirements for juvenile green iguanas or tegus, options for FWC Law Enforcement placement of Prohibited species, and clarification on disallowing importation of Conditional or Prohibited species into Florida for personal use.

Virtual Public Meeting Series #1: The first series of virtual public meetings will cover permit qualifications for sales of wild-caught green iguanas, transfer of sales permits, transfer allowances for captured green iguanas, and batch marking of green iguanas. Content covered in all series 1 meetings is identical and it is not necessary to attend more than one virtual public meeting within the same series. This series will be held on the following dates and times: 

Tuesday, March 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST

Wednesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m. EST

Saturday, March 29, 1-3 p.m. EST

Virtual Public Meeting Series #2: The second series of virtual public meetings will cover renewals of Prohibited species pet permits, caging requirements for juvenile tegus and green iguanas, placement options for Prohibited species by FWC Law Enforcement, and clarification on importation of Conditional and Prohibited species for personal use. The content covered in all series 2 meetings is identical and it is not necessary to attend more than one virtual public meeting within the same series. This series will be held on the following dates and times: 

Thursday, March 27, 1-3 p.m. EST 

Thursday, March 27, 6-8 p.m. EST 

Saturday, March 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST 

The virtual public meetings can be joined via Zoom link. No prior registration is necessary. To learn more about the proposed rule change concepts for nonnative species and the virtual public meetings, please go to Proposed Rule Changes for Nonnative Species | FWC . Comments regarding these topics can be submitted through the Nonnative Species Rule Making Comments form or via email at NonnativeSpeciesRules@MyFWC.com.

To learn more about invasive species in Florida, visit MyFWC.com/Nonnatives