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| Rule Title: Diving: Powerheads and Rebreathers, Use to Harvest Fish in State Waters Prohibited; Definition; Spearfishing Marine Species in Fresh Water Prohibited | |||
| Department: | FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION |
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| Division: | Marine Fisheries | ||
| Chapter: | GEAR SPECIFICATIONS AND PROHIBITED GEAR | ||
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
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Effective Date: | 8/1/2014 |
| History Notes: | Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 11-26-92, Amended 7-15-96, 1-1-97, Formerly 46-4.012, Amended 7-1-01, 3-1-05, 8-1-14. | |
| References in this version: | No reference(s). |
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Diving: Powerheads and Rebreathers, Use to Harvest Fish in State Waters Prohibited; Definition; Spearfishing Marine Species in Fresh Water Prohibited | 14903194 |
Effective: 08/01/2014 |
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to allow a person diving in state waters by means of a rebreather to harvest and possess lionfish. Harvest by divers is currently the primary means of lionfish population control, but .... | 14536437 |
5/8/2014 Vol. 40/90 |
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The purpose of this rule amendment is to allow persons diving by means of a rebreather to harvest lionfish with spearing gear, which will create additional opportunities to remove the invasive species from Florida Waters. .... | 14388318 |
3/28/2014 Vol. 40/61 |
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Diving: Powerheads and Rebreathers, Use to Harvest Fish in State Waters Prohibited; Definition; Spearfishing Marine Species in Fresh Water Prohibited | 2602527 |
Effective: 03/01/2005 |
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