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RESOLUT
ION 70- 16
WHEREAS, the Porpoises and other Cetaceans of the Indian River
in Indian River County are an indicator of the quality of our
area, and
WHEREAS, the animals are enjoyed by residents and visitors of
this County, and
WHEREAS, there is approximately thirty percent (30%) mortality
of all Porpoises that are trapped and placed in captivity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners request that the Executive Director
of the Florida Department of Natural Resources deny any permit
to remove Porpoises or any other Cetaceans from this County as
provided for under the Florida Statute 370.11 (3) (b).
AND FURTHER, that the holder of any permit issued in the past
be denied the right to capture and remove Porpoises or any
other Cetaceans in Indian River County.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 22, 1970