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Notice: 30344818

Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

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-8.0131	Gear Innovation Special Activity License
68B-8.0132	Governmental Purpose Special Activity License
68B-8.0133	Nonprofit Corporation Special Activity License
68B-8.014	Marine Chemical Special Activity License
68B-8.016	Commission Activities and Agreements

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

DATE AND TIME:

PLACE:

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The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and is holding a virtual public workshop to gather public input. Potential changes under consideration include updates to the Florida Marine Science Educators Association (FMSEA) Certification and process, updates to requirements for tagging marine organisms, reorganizing rules related to non-conforming gear SALs, and changes to the Gear Innovation, Governmental Purpose, and Nonprofit Corporation SALs. Public input on additional changes under consideration related to the collection of marine prohibited species was solicited at a previous workshop held on December 18, 2025; however, input on this topic is also welcome.
During the virtual workshop, staff will deliver a presentation providing an overview of the marine SAL program and the need for rule changes. Staff will also seek feedback on a range of potential rule changes. Public feedback gathered during this workshop will be taken into consideration when developing rule recommendations for the Commission.

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

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/19/2025 Vol. 51/245

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