AGENCY: 09-137 – Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 7, Rules for Importation, Possession, Propagation, Rehabilitation, and Exhibition of Wildlife
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2017-P121
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is proposing to amend Ch. 7 rules to remove references to propagation permits for domesticated fowl and pheasants to comply with statutory changes that were made to 12 MRS §12152 during the 1st session of the 127th Legislature. In addition to changes required by statute, the captive wildlife technical committee established in Ch. 7 rulemaking in 2016, has conducted a thorough species review. The proposed rule places species into the following categories: Category 1 Restricted Species, Category 2 Restricted Species, Prohibited Species, or Unrestricted Species. A complete copy of the proposed rule can be obtained from the rulemaking contact person listed below.
PUBLIC HEARING: October 11, 2017 @ 6:00 p.m. – Augusta Armory, Room 209B, 179 Western Avenue, Augusta
COMMENT DEADLINE: October 23, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS IMPACT INFORMATION / IFW RULEMAKING LIAISON: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street - 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-5202. Fax: (207) 287-6395. Email: Becky.Orff@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: No fiscal impact anticipated.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR THIS RULE: 12 MRS §§ 10104, 12152
SUBSTANTIVE STATE OR FEDERAL LAW BEING IMPLEMENTED (if different):
IFW WEBSITE: www.maine.gov/ifw .