Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68A-4.0052 - Possession and Release of Live Mallards
(1) No person shall
possess, import, sell or otherwise transfer, or release live mallards
(Anas platyrhynchos), except as provided in this section and
other applicable rules of the Commission. For the purposes of this section,
"mallard" includes all Anas platyrhynchos and fertile hybrids
thereof except the white variety of Anas platyrhynchos
commonly known as "Pekin" ducks.
(2) Live mallards may only be sold or
transferred to, imported by, or possessed by:
(a) Persons licensed pursuant to Section
379.3711, F.S.;
(c) Persons licensed pursuant to Section
379.3761 or
379.3762,
F.S.
(3) Live mallards
may only be sold by persons licensed pursuant to Section
379.3711 or
379.3761, F.S.
(4) Mallards shall be caged as specified in
Rules 68A-6.01215 and
68A-6.009, F.A.C., and in
accordance with the following:
All cages and enclosures containing mallards shall be covered at the top to prevent escape and to prevent interaction with wild waterfowl.
(5) Mallards may
only be released for bona fide dog training, raptor training for falconry
purposes, or field trials provided that persons releasing mallards for dog
training, raptor training, or field trials shall return the birds to possession
or caging as soon as possible after release.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 7-1-04.
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(1) No person shall possess, import, sell or otherwise transfer, or release live mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), except as provided in this section and other applicable rules of the Commission. For the purposes of this section, "mallard" includes all Anas platyrhynchos and fertile hybrids thereof except the white variety of Anas platyrhynchos commonly known as "Pekin" ducks.
(2) Live mallards may only be sold or transferred to, imported by, or possessed by:
(a) Persons licensed pursuant to Section 379.3712, F.S., and permitted to release mallards pursuant to Rule 68A-12.010, F.A.C.;
(b) Persons permitted to possess mallards pursuant to Rule 68A-6.002, 68A-9.002, or 68A-9.006, F.A.C., or
(c) Persons licensed pursuant to Section 379.2525 or 379.3761, F.S.
(3) Live mallards may only be sold by persons licensed pursuant to Section 379.2525 or 379.3761, F.S.
(4) Mallards shall be caged as specified in Rules 68A-6.0023 and 68A-6.004, F.A.C. In addition, persons other than those permitted pursuant to Rule 68A-12.010, F.A.C., shall meet the following requirements:
(a) All cages and enclosures containing mallards capable of flight shall be covered at the top to prevent escape; and,
(b) East of Jefferson County, cages and enclosures containing flightless mallards shall be covered at the top to prevent interaction with wild waterfowl.
(5) Mallards may only be released pursuant to Rule 68A-12.010, F.A.C., or for bona fide dog training, raptor training for falconry purposes, or field trials provided that persons releasing mallards for dog training, raptor training, or field trials shall return the birds to possession or caging as soon as possible after release.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 7-1-04.