12490416, 68B-2.010 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12490416

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

GENERAL

Overview

RULE:

68B-2.010

Tournament Permits

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to increase public awareness of the need for extensive conservation action in order to prevent premier recreational fish from declining and to encourage voluntary conservation practices.  Additionally, these designations are intended to increase Florida’s ability to market the unique and diverse recreational fishing opportunities that exist around the state.   The effect of the proposed rule is to create two designations, game fish and sport fish, for species to be named in the future.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will create game fish and sport fish designations.  Both the game fish and sport fish designations would include a prohibition on commercial harvest, possession and sale. The sport fish designation would also prohibit recreational harvest and possession, making sport fish species catch and release only.  The proposed rule only creates the designations; species will be listed as a game fish or as a sport fish in the future.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/14/2013 Vol. 39/09

COMMENTS:

From 1/14/2013 To 2/4/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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