30004930, 68B-14.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30004930

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

REEF FISH

Overview

RULE:

68B-14.001	Purpose and Intent, Designation as Restricted Species
68B-14.002	Definitions
68B-14.0035	Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper
68B-14.00355	Size Limits for Importation and Sale
68B-14.0036	Recreational Bag Limits: Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Black Sea Bass, Red Porgy, Amberjacks, Tilefish, Exception, Wholesale/Retail Purchase Exemption
68B-14.0038	Recreational Snapper Seasons
68B-14.0039	Recreational Grouper and Tilefish Seasons
68B-14.004	Recreational Amberjack Season
68B-14.0041	Recreational Gulf Gray Triggerfish Season
68B-14.0042	Recreational Hogfish Season
68B-14.0043	Recreational Red Porgy Season
68B-14.0045	Commercial Harvest Requirements; Licenses, Season Closures, Bag and Trip Limits
68B-14.0046	Commercial Individual Fishing Quotas (IFQs)
68B-14.005	Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear: Allowable Gear, Incidental Bycatch, Violation
68B-14.006	Other Prohibitions and Exception
68B-14.008	Open and Closed Areas for Recreational Harvest of Goliath Grouper
68B-14.009	Reporting Requirement
68B-14.0091	Recreational Goliath Grouper Harvest Permits; Goliath Grouper Tag Specifications; Harvest Reporting Requirements

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME:

PLACE:

Subject:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of public workshops to gather input on the management of the recreational red snapper fishery in Atlantic state and federal waters.  Public feedback gathered during these workshops will be considered when developing recommendations for state management through Exempted Fishing Permits as well as for state management through the Council process. All stakeholders interested in Atlantic red snapper management are encouraged to attend.

Scheduled Workshops and Locations:

Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: William “Bill” Gulliford Jr. Community Center, 4875 Ocean St., Jacksonville, FL 32233

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Willie Galimore Community Center 99 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Brannon Center- River Room, 105 S Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: St. Lucie County Commission Chambers, 2300 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, FL 34982

Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: Palm Beach County Library-Main Branch, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EDT)
PLACE: University of Florida Ft. Lauderdale Research & Education Center, 3205 College Ave. Davie, FL 33314

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm (EDT)
PLACE: Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate in the webinar will be available on the FWC website prior to the webinar date: http://www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/.
If you have questions regarding this workshop, please contact the Division of Marine Fisheries Management at (850) 487-0554 for more information.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Jessica McCawley, at 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850) 487-0554.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/19/2025 Vol. 51/183

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