23208237, 68B-13.0015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 23208237

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

STONE CRABS

Overview

RULE:

68B-13.0015	Definitions
68B-13.005	Designation as Restricted Species; Season; Repeal of Special Act
68B-13.007	Restrictions on Size and on Transport and Possession of Stone Crabs and Stone Crab Claws
68B-13.008	Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule development notice is to address rule amendments for the stone crab fishery related to harvest season dates, minimum size limit, possession of live or whole stone crabs, and trap construction requirements. The Commission is considering development of rule amendments to increase the stone crab population and build resiliency in the fishery.  The effect of these rule amendments would be to shorten  the stone crab season statewide, increase the stone crab claw minimum size limit, limit the possession of live or whole stone crabs on board a vessel, and require an escape ring in all wood and plastic stone crab traps.

SUBJECT:

Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include open and closed seasons, minimum size limit, possession of live or whole stone crabs, and trap construction requirements.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/5/2020 Vol. 46/88

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution., Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=68B-13.0015&PDate=5/5/2020&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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