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Notice: 25936847

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Aquaculture

Chapter:

AQUACULTURE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Overview

RULE:

5L-3.004	Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual
5L-3.007	Enforcement Actions and Administrative Penalties for Failure to Comply With the Best Management Practices

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendment establishes rules, within the Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual (FDACS-02034), to reflect the recent revisions to Chapter 597.004, F.S. and Rule 68A-23.009, F.A.C.

SUMMARY:

The Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual (FDACS-02034), is being updated to include a new chapter for Florida largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides floridanus. This new chapter includes specific rules regarding genetic authentication requirements established by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recent 68A-23.009, F.A.C., rule change. A new major violation is being added to 5L-3.007, F.A.C., for illegal sale of Florida largemouth bass for human consumption.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.07(10) F.S., 570.07(23) F.S., 597.004(2)(a), F.S., 791.07 F.S.

LAW:

597.003 F.S., 597.004 F.S., 597.010(17) F.S., 597.0041 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

6/7/2022 Vol. 48/110

COMMENTS:

From 6/7/2022 To 6/28/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-14005 Aquaculture Best Management Practices Manual

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