30288558, 68B-8.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30288558

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

MARINE SPECIAL ACTIVITY LICENSE PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

68B-8.001	Purpose and Intent
68B-8.002	Definitions
68B-8.003	General Conditions and Restrictions
68B-8.005	Third Party Contractors
68B-8.006	Scientific Research Special Activity License
68B-8.007	Education/Exhibition Special Activity License
68B-8.008	Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification
68B-8.009	Prohibited Species Collection Criteria
68B-8.010	Stock Collection and Release Special Activity License
68B-8.011	Aquaculture Broodstock Collection Special Activity License
68B-8.012	Snook Special Activity License
68B-8.013	Non-Conforming Gear Special Activity Licenses and Exemptions
68B-8.0131	Gear Innovation Special Activity License
68B-8.0132	Governmental Purpose Special Activity License
68B-8.0133	Nonprofit Corporation Special Activity License
68B-8.014	Marine Chemical Special Activity License
68B-8.016	Commission Activities and Agreements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rulemaking is to update rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program by clarifying rule language and updating provisions related to the collection of prohibited species; evaluation criteria; eligibility requirements; the Florida Marine Science Educators Association Certification; and to improve the organization of regulations related to non-conforming gear SALs so that they are easier for the public to locate and understand. The effect of these changes would be to change regulations related to multiple SAL types, reduce administrative burdens on applicants and license holders, and implement changes to meet evolving program needs.

SUBJECT:

The subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include the collection of prohibited species, eligibility requirements, evaluation criteria, license periods, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/5/2025 Vol. 51/235

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution., Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=68B-8.001&PDate=12/5/2025&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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