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Notice: 11117090

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

LICENSES AND PERMITS: ISSUANCE AND REVOCATION

Overview

RULE:

68A-5.006

Designation of Free-Freshwater Fishing Days; License Requirements and Regulation Compliance

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to provide a greater opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a free Saturday fishing, without the requirement of a license, in Florida’s fresh waters. This also enables partners to put on outreach events that adults can participate in without the need to purchase a license. The net effect that we hope to achieve is enhanced recruitment, retention and engagement of anglers that ultimately will lead to a greater commitment to conservation stewardship, more time spent fishing, and a positive local economic impact.

SUMMARY:

Rather than the currently established first full-weekend in April being a free freshwater fishing weekend, two separate Saturdays (the first Saturday in April and second Saturday in June) will be set as free freshwater fishing days.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354(15) FS.

LAW:

Art. IV. Sec. 9. Fla. Const., 379.354(15) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/24/2012 Vol. 38/08

COMMENTS:

From 2/24/2012 To 3/16/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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