26818674, 68B-14.0036 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26818674

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

REEF FISH

Overview

RULE:

68B-14.0036	Recreational Bag Limits: Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish, Black Sea Bass, Red Porgy, Amberjacks, Tilefish, Exception, Wholesale/Retail Purchase Exemption
68B-14.0039	Recreational Grouper and Tilefish Seasons
68B-14.0043	Recreational Red Porgy Season

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule development notice is to address a possible federal consistency action to amend Atlantic state recreational regulations for red porgy, snowy grouper, and blueline tilefish to be consistent with current and pending federal regulations.  Consistent regulations can help improve stock status of these species, increase regulatory compliance, and aid in enforcement.

SUBJECT:

Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development notice include recreational bag limits, vessel limits, seasons, and/or for-hire possession limits for red porgy, snowy grouper, and blueline tilefish in Florida’s Atlantic state waters.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/10/2023 Vol. 49/28

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-14.0036&PDate=2/10/2023&Section=1

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