12976386, 68B-5.006 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 12976386

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS

Overview

RULE:

68B-5.006

Lionfish

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to waive the requirement for a recreational fishing license for divers harvesting lionfish, provided harvest is only with the following gears: hand held net, pole spear, Hawaiian sling, or other spearing device specifically designed and marketed exclusively for lionfish.  The rule amendment will also allow unlimited harvest of lionfish for both recreational and commercial fishermen by establishing a no bag limit policy and stating that 100 pounds of lionfish is not considered a commercial quantity.   

The effect of this rule amendment will be to facilitate the removal of non-native, invasive lionfish from state waters off Florida.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-5.006 would be created to waive the requirement for a recreational fishing license for divers harvesting only lionfish while using certain gear, and allow unlimited harvest of lionfish for both recreational and commercial fishermen.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/8/2013 Vol. 39/90

COMMENTS:

From 5/8/2013 To 5/29/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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