8448620, 68B-34.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 8448620

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

BONEFISH

Overview

RULE:

68B-34.002	Definitions
68B-34.003	Size Limits

PURPOSE:

The purpose of these rule amendments is to include all species of bonefish in state regulations, clarify that bonefish regulations apply within or without the state of Florida, and require bonefish to be landed in whole condition.
The effects of these rule amendments are to protect all species of bonefish found in waters off Florida and facilitate enforcement of bonefish regulations. Additionally, these rule amendments will extend Florida state regulations for bonefish into federal waters and protect bonefish from illegal sales or importation.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-34.002, F.A.C., (Definitions) would be amended to include all species of the family Albulidae in the definition of “bonefish” and add a definition of “land.” Rule 68B-34.003, F.A.C., (Bonefish Size Limit; Bag and Possession Limits; Exception, Gear Restriction) would be amended to clarify that the size limit, bag and possession limits, gear restrictions, and prohibition of harvest of bonefish for commercial purposes apply within or without the state of Florida and specify that bonefish shall be landed in whole condition.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/26/2010 Vol. 36/12

COMMENTS:

From 3/26/2010 To 4/16/2010 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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