20692542, 68B-31.009 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 20692542

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

SHRIMP

Overview

RULE:

68B-31.009

Commercial License Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to clarify regulations related to the commercial food shrimp fishery that maintains shrimp alive prior to sale by modifying the regulations found in 68B-31, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The effect of this rule will be to establish regulations specific to the live food shrimp fishery and provide for the transit of live food shrimp statewide.

SUMMARY:

This rule will establish regulations specific to the live food shrimp fishery and provide for transport and sale of live food shrimp, including establishing live well requirements for vessels and vehicles.  This rule would also clarify that live food shrimp do not have to be iced during transport.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/25/2018 Vol. 44/144

COMMENTS:

From 7/25/2018 To 8/15/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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