13339845, 68B-4.018 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 13339845

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

GEAR SPECIFICATIONS AND PROHIBITED GEAR

Overview

RULE:

68B-4.018

Boca Grande Pass Gear Restrictions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to prohibit the use in Boca Grande Pass of any fishing gear in which a weight directly attached to any hook, artificial fly, or lure hangs lower than the hook when the line or leader is suspended vertically from the fishing rod.  Such gear possessed onboard a fishing vessel must be stowed in such a manner that its immediate use as a fishing implement is impracticable while within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass.  
The effect of these rule amendments will be a prohibition on the use of bottom-weighted hooks while fishing within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass.  This prohibition will apply for all species on a year-round basis.  In addition, such gear possessed onboard a vessel operating within the boundaries of the Pass must be stowed in such a manner that its immediate use as a fishing implement is impracticable.

SUMMARY:

68B-4.018 will be amended to prohibit the attachment of a weight to any hook, artificial fly, or lure in a manner such that the weight hangs lower than the hook when the line or leader is suspended vertically from the rod while fishing within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass.  These prohibitions will apply year-round when fishing for any species in the Pass.  Such gear possessed onboard a vessel operating within the boundaries of the Pass must be stowed in such a manner that its immediate use as a fishing implement is impracticable.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/7/2013 Vol. 39/153

COMMENTS:

From 8/7/2013 To 8/28/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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