RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
68A-5.006: Designation of Free-Freshwater Fishing Weekend; License Requirements and Regulation Compliance
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to provide a greater opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy a free Saturday fishing, without the requirement of a license, in Florida’s fresh waters. This also enables partners to put on outreach events that adults can participate in without the need to purchase a license. The net effect that we hope to achieve is enhanced recruitment, retention and engagement of anglers that ultimately will lead to a greater commitment to conservation stewardship, more time spent fishing, and a positive local economic impact.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Two day exemption from freshwater fishing license requirement.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354(15) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354 (15) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Tom Champeau, Director-Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.