Rule: 68A-9.008

Rule Title: Permits for Physically Disabled

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

7/1/2026

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 5-10-04, Amended 5-1-05, 10-23-08, 8-11-11, 7-1-23, 7-1-24, 7-1-26.

References in this version:

No reference(s).

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

07/01/2026

Proposed

68A-9.008

The proposed rule amendment revises the title for crossbow permits to align the language in rule with that of official FWC communication materials.

12/30/2025

Vol. 51/251

Development

68A-9.008

......

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise regulations pertaining to crossbow permits for physically disabled persons and the take of nuisance wildlife and wildlife on airport property. The effect of the proposed ....

10/21/2025

Vol. 51/205

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

07/01/2024

Proposed

68A-9.008

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to allow functionally similar methods and alternative mobility permits to conform with federal regulations. The effect of the proposed ....

1/23/2024

Vol. 50/15

Development

68A-9.008

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to allow functionally similar methods and alternative mobility permits to conform with federal regulations. The effect of the proposed ....

12/14/2023

Vol. 49/241

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

07/01/2023

Proposed

68A-9.008

The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to include additional allowable methods of take and for alternative mobility permits to include additional qualifying criteria. ....

1/30/2023

Vol. 49/19

Development

68A-9.008

The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to revise the regulations for crossbow permits to include additional allowable methods of take and for alternative mobility permits to include additional qualifying ....

11/8/2022

Vol. 48/218

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2019 associated with justifiable purposes permits; recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife ....

12/24/2018

Vol. 44/248

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions during calendar year 2018 associated with justifiable purposes permits, recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife ....

1/5/2018

Vol. 44/04

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2017, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

12/8/2016

Vol. 42/237

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2016, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

1/12/2016

Vol. 42/07

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2015, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

1/8/2015

Vol. 41/05

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2014, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

1/8/2014

Vol. 40/05

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2013, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

1/8/2013

Vol. 39/05

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2012, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

12/22/2011

Vol. 37/51

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

08/11/2011

Proposed

68A-9.008

The Special Use Vehicle Permit allows vehicular access to certain closed roads on Wildlife Management Areas. Recent changes to federal regulations state that those individuals that qualify for a State-issued, permanent disability ....

6/24/2011

Vol. 37/25

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2011, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

12/23/2010

Vol. 36/51

Development

68A-9.002

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2010, associated with wildlife management area permits, recreational use permits and related fees on ....

12/11/2009

Vol. 35/49

Development

68A-9.004

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2009, associated with recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; falconry; ....

12/5/2008

Vol. 34/49

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

10/23/2008

Change

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

10/3/2008

Vol. 34/40

Correction

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

8/29/2008

Vol. 34/35

Proposed

68A-9.008

The purpose of the proposed rule change is to clarify a complete single-leg amputation as above the knee for persons seeking permits for the mobility impaired, provide in rule how a mobility-impaired identification card ....

8/15/2008

Vol. 34/33

Withdrawal

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

2/22/2008

Vol. 34/08

Proposed

68A-9.008

The purpose of the proposed rule changes is a clarification of the medical conditions which qualify a person for certification as mobility-impaired. The current qualification of “permanently required to use assisting aids ....

1/4/2008

Vol. 34/01

Development

68A-9.004

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The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, associated with recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; special-use ....

12/7/2007

Vol. 33/49

Development

68A-9.004

......

The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2007, associated with recreational use permits and related fees on Wildlife Management Areas; special-use ....

11/22/2006

Vol. 32/47

Final

68A-9.008

Permits for Physically Disabled

Effective:

05/01/2005