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Notice: 12046447

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

GENERAL

Overview

RULE:

68B-2.006

Restricted Species Endorsement

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this new rule is to create an exemption from the income requirements associated with a restricted species endorsement for honorably discharged veterans. This rule would assist Florida’s veterans wishing to enter the commercial fishing industry.
The primary effect of this rule would be to allow a one-time exception to the restricted species endorsement income requirement for resident veterans under specific circumstances. This rule will affect resident veterans honorably discharged between September 11, 2001 and June 30, 2014, and future veterans. Normally, to qualify for a restricted species endorsement one must possess a Florida Saltwater Products License as well as prove that $5,000 or 25% of their total income during one of the past three years has been attributable to reported landings and sales of saltwater products to a Florida wholesale dealer. Additionally, veterans with at least a 10% disability will only have to prove $2500 in income from the sales of saltwater products yearly.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-2.006, F.A.C., (Restricted Species License Exemption) would be added to allow an income exemption from the restricted species endorsement qualification requirements for honorably discharged veterans. The income requirements would be waived for resident veterans honorably discharged between September 11, 2001, and June 30, 2014, who apply for an SPL with an RS endorsement between implementation of the rule and June 30, 2014. After June 30, 2014, the draft rule provides a one year waiver for the income requirement for resident veterans who apply for an SPL and an RS within four years of honorable discharge. The draft rule would also waive the income requirements for one year for any honorably discharged military veteran certified to be at least 10% permanently disabled from service related disabilities. In all subsequent years, a veteran with disabilities will only be required to provide proof of $2,500 in income from the sale of saltwater products instead of the current requirement of $5,000 or 25% of income.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/28/2012 Vol. 38/39

COMMENTS:

From 9/28/2012 To 10/19/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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