68A-14.0011. Opening or Closing Areas Other Than Restricted Hunting Areas or Bird Sanctuaries; General

The Commission may establish wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, critical wildlife areas, fish management areas, wildlife and environmental areas and miscellaneous areas and regulate and manage the lands or water therein in the best interest of the state; and in furtherance thereof:

(1) Open or close any lake, stream or river or parts thereof, any county or part of a county to the taking of wildlife or freshwater fish for the purpose of establishing, protecting, or managing wildlife or freshwater fish, and prohibit hunting, trapping or fishing within such areas.

(2) All closed waters or lands shall be posted and it shall be unlawful for any person to deface, remove or change any posters or signs placed by the Commission or its cooperating agents.

(3) Open or close any lake, stream or river or parts thereof, any county or part of a county to the taking of wildlife or freshwater fish when it is found or believed that an emergency exists where, absent such action on the part of the Commission, harm or disaster to the wildlife or fish population within the area under consideration might occur. Such opening or closing action shall become effective immediately as prescribed by emergency order adopted by the Commission.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.121 FS. History–New 6-21-82, Formerly 39-14.011, Amended 11-23-97, Formerly 39-14.0011, Amended 7-1-08, 3-1-10.