5062253, 68A-23.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5062253

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.002

General Methods of Taking Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the use of cast net in taking freshwater fish. Cast nets with mesh not greater than 1 inch stretched may be used statewide to take non-game fish less than eight inches (8'') total length and golden shiners of any size, unless specifically prohibited; cast nets of any size may be used for taking of non-game fish of any size in South, Northeast, and Southwest Regions and Citrus County with some specific exceptions. The effect would be to simplify rule for greater public understanding and enable the agency to better manage fisheries resources.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will allow the use of cast nets of any size mesh for taking of any non-game freshwater fish in South, Southwest, Northeast Regions and Citrus County, unless specifically prohibited; cast nets with stretched mesh not greater than 1 inch can be used statewide to take non-game fish less than 8 inches total length and golden shiners of any size, unless specifically prohibited.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/4/2008 Vol. 34/01

COMMENTS:

From 1/4/2008 To 1/25/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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