29524586, 68B-8.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 29524586

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

MARINE SPECIAL ACTIVITY LICENSE PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

68B-8.001	Purpose and Intent
68B-8.002	Definitions
68B-8.003	General Conditions and Restrictions
68B-8.005	Third Party Contractors
68B-8.006	Scientific Research Special Activity License
68B-8.007	Education/Exhibition Special Activity License
68B-8.008	Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification
68B-8.009	Prohibited Species Collection Criteria
68B-8.010	Stock Collection and Release Special Activity License
68B-8.011	Aquaculture Broodstock Collection Special Activity License
68B-8.012	Snook Special Activity License
68B-8.013	Non-Conforming Gear Special Activity Licenses and Exemptions
68B-8.014	Marine Chemical Special Activity License
68B-8.016	Commission Activities and Agreements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program, update and modernize rule language, meet evolving program needs, improve and streamline the licensing process, and provide greater transparency to applicants. The effect of these changes would be to reduce administrative burdens on applicants and license holders, provide additional information to increase transparency, implement changes to meet evolving program needs, and expand the types of activities that may be authorized through the SAL program.

SUBJECT:

The subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include definitions, general conditions and restrictions, third party contractors, prohibited species, the Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification, as well as eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, license periods, and license conditions for several SAL types, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

4/30/2025 Vol. 51/84

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-8.001&PDate=4/30/2025&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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