11774750, 68B-18.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 11774750

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

BAY SCALLOPS

Overview

RULE:

68B-18.003

Statewide Open and Closed Seasons and Areas for Harvesting Bay Scallops

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to extend the bay scallop recreational harvest season by two weeks. This proposed rule was requested by counties and the public in the region. The bay scallop season has been extended the past two years and the population continues to remain stable. The effect of this rule would extend the season for two weeks which would benefit local businesses by bringing people in during a time when other fisheries are closed and visitors typically decrease.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-18.003 would be amended by changing the date of the season closure to allow an additional two weeks at the end of the season.  The season would change from July 1 through September 10 to July 1 through September 24.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/27/2012 Vol. 38/30

COMMENTS:

From 7/27/2012 To 8/17/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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