9708359, 68B-22.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 9708359

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

RED DRUM (REDFISH)

Overview

RULE:

68B-22.002	Definitions
68B-22.005	Regional Recreational Bag, Vessel, and Possession Limits; Bag Limit for Captain and Crew on For-hire Trips;Sale Prohibited

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of the proposed rules is to allow for greater fishing opportunity for recreational anglers in the northern areas of Florida, where the red drum population stocks are exceeding the Commission’s management goals. The proposed rule raises the recreational red drum bag limit from one fish to two fish per day in the northeast and northwest areas of Florida. The proposed rules will also establish a statewide vessel limit and clarify the off-water possession limit language in order to strengthen the Commission’s red drum rule.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-22.002, F.A.C. (Definitions) would be amended by adding definitions for “Northeast Region,” “Northwest Region,” and “South Region.” Rule 68B-22.005, F.A.C. (Bag and Vessel Limits; Sale Prohibited) would be amended by increasing the bag limit to two red drum for recreational anglers in the two northern areas. It would also be amended by modifying the off-water possession limit language so that the applicable bag limit would apply adjacent to fishing areas. A vessel limit of 8 fish statewide would also be added to this section.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

3/4/2011 Vol. 37/09

COMMENTS:

From 3/4/2011 To 3/25/2011 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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