21701051, 68B-18.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 21701051

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

BAY SCALLOPS

Overview

RULE:

68B-18.002	Definitions
68B-18.004	Recreational Bag and Vessel Limits; Commercial Harvest Prohibited
68B-18.005	Seasons
68B-18.008	Open and Closed Areas; Transit of Bay Scallops from Open Through Closed Areas

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to create regionally-specific bay scallop seasons based on community needs and input throughout the harvest area by modifying the regulations found in 68B-18, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

The effect of this rule will be to extend the bay scallop open harvest area through Pasco County, set long-term bay scallop season dates throughout the open harvest area, implement reduced bay scallop harvest limits during June for the area open to harvest prior to July 1, and allow for the direct transit of legally-harvested bay scallops across closed areas.

SUMMARY:

This rule will establish regulations that extend the allowable harvest area, set long-term season dates, modify bay scallop harvest limits for a portion of the harvest area, and allow direct transit of legally-harvested bay scallops through closed areas.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/5/2019 Vol. 45/67

COMMENTS:

From 4/5/2019 To 4/26/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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