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Notice: 13340233

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

TARPON

Overview

RULE:

68B-32.002

Definitions

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to expand the definition of the terms “snagging” and “snatch hooking” in relation to tarpon fishing statewide.  Snagging or snatch hooking tarpon is currently prohibited.  This rule amendment will modify the current language prohibiting snagging and refer directly to tarpon in the definition.  In addition, the new rule language will prohibit catching or attempting to catch a tarpon by any method that doesn’t entice the fish to strike with, and become hooked in, its mouth.  

The effect of these rule amendments will be to revise the definition of snagging as it pertains to tarpon and prohibit any fishing methods that do not entice a tarpon to voluntarily strike with, and become hooked in, its mouth.

SUMMARY:

68B-32.002 will be amended to redefine the terms “snagging” or “snatch hooking.”  The new definition will explicitly refer to tarpon, and prohibit any fishing method that does not entice a tarpon to voluntarily strike an angler’s gear.

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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