21195681, 68B-14.0035 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21195681

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

REEF FISH

Overview

RULE:

68B-14.0035

Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper

PURPOSE:

At its September 2016 meeting, the Commission approved proposed rules for gray triggerfish to decrease the Atlantic recreational and commercial minimum size limits, as well as the statewide importation and sale minimum size limit, from 14 inches to 12 inches fork length, and to establish a 10-fish recreational bag limit in Atlantic state waters.  

The proposed rule amendment would clarify that the recreational and commercial minimum size limit approved by the Commission for Atlantic gray triggerfish is measured by fork length.  The effect of the proposed rule would be to provide additional guidance to harvesters on the how the 12-inch size limit is measured.

SUMMARY:

This proposed rule would clarify that the recreational and commercial minimum size limit for the gray triggerfish in Atlantic state waters is measured by 12 inches fork length.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/27/2018 Vol. 44/229

COMMENTS:

From 11/27/2018 To 12/18/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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