7363966, 68B-21.0015 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 7363966

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

SNOOK

Overview

RULE:

68B-21.0015	Definitions (Repealed)
68B-21.003	Regional Size Limits; Landed in Whole Condition Requirement
68B-21.004	Regional Recreational Bag Limits; Bag Limit for Captain and Crew; Prohibited Commercial Harvest; Region for Landing and Possession
68B-21.005	Seasons

PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of the proposed rule amendments are to clarify that the Commission prohibits the sale of snook harvested or taken within or without the state in order to fully protect the snook resources from illegal sales or importation and to clarify definitions and other pro.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will clarify that the sale of Commission rule of snook taken within or without the state is prohibited, that the size limit and season requirements of Commission rules apply to snook taken within or without the state, that snook is regulated in Florida and Federal waters by Commission rule and that snook can be temporarily possessed to measure minimum or maximum size and must be returned free, alive and unharmed if undersize or oversize.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/17/2009 Vol. 35/28

COMMENTS:

From 7/17/2009 To 8/7/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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