Published on: 17012847. The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to, during calendar year 2016, amend or establish methods for taking freshwater fish, gear specifications, bag or size limits, seasons, and other management or enforcement regulation as a result of stock assessments or other management or enforcement requirements. Amendments may also be made to address, ambiguity, improve wording, other technical edits, and general cleanup in the rules relating to freshwater fish. In addition to the minor technical edits, FWC intends to look into specific amendments concerning black bass regulation.
Published on: 15118437. The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement a nine inch minimum size limit for all American eels harvested in Florida and create a recreational bag limit of 25 American eels. This amendment will bring Florida into compliance with the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission management plan. Additionally, the rule language regarding the permit application and permit is clarified and outdated language is removed. The effect of this amendment will be to further conserve the American eel, ensure ecological stability, and provide a sustainable fishery.
Published on: 15006499. The proposed rule amendment would update permit rule language and modify the American eel permit application form to incorporate minor revisions and to update references.
Published on: 11339802. The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to change the citations in 68A-23, F.A.C. from 68A-5.004 F.A.C. to 68-1.010 F.A.C in accordance with the proposed rule change.
Published on: 11284221. The purpose and effect of this rule amendment would be to change the citation(s) in Chapter 68A-23 from Rule 68A-5.004, F.A.C. to Rule 68-1.010, F.A.C., in accordance with the proposed rule change.