5062544, 68A-23.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5062544

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.005

Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Okeechobee, establish a 10 minimum length limit on black crappie on Lake Okeechobee, clarify Lake Okeechobee freshwater fisheries regulation boundaries, and establish an 18 minimum length limit on black bass on Lake Trafford. The effect would be to enable the agency to better manage fisheries resources.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will change the regulation of black bass on Lake Okeechobee from a 13 to 18 inch protective slot limit to an 18 inch minimum length limit; establish a minimum size limit of 10 inches for black crappie on Lake Okeechobee; add the portion of C-41-A Canal, southeast of the S-84 structure to the definition of Lake Okeechobee; and change the black bass regulation to an 18 minimum length limit on Lake Trafford.

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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