25654868, 68A-23.009 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25654868

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.009

Sale and Transportation of Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

To allow the culture and sale of Florida largemouth bass as a food fish while providing protections to genetic integrity.

SUMMARY:

FWC staff coordinated with the Legislature and worked closely with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) staff to develop reasonable and appropriate genetic safeguards related to the aquaculture of Florida largemouth bass. These safeguards will be incorporated into FWC rule and FDACS Best Management Practices (BMPs), and both agencies will continue to work together on enforcement as the industry develops. FWC staff are confident the rules and BMPs combined with an ongoing, close working relationship with FDACS staff will provide strong genetic protections for Florida’s iconic freshwater gamefish.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/11/2022 Vol. 48/49

COMMENTS:

From 3/11/2022 To 4/1/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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