Notice of Development of Rulemaking

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries
RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-21.0015: Definitions
68B-21.003: Prohibition of Sale of Snook
68B-21.004: Seasons
68B-21.005: Size Limits
68B-21.006: Bag and Possession Limits. -
68B-21.007: Restrictions on Gear and Methods Used to Take Snook
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The primary purpose of the proposed rule amendments is 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.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Snook.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
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: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600; (850)487-1764

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