68B-35.001. Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Certain Laws; Designation as Restricted Species, Aquaculture Exemption for Pompano  


Effective on Monday, January 1, 1996
  • 1(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida’s pompano, African pompano, and permit resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of these species.

    31(2) It is the intent of this chapter to expressly repeal and replace Section 370.11(2)(a)2., 46F.S. (19488498); 50and the remainder of Section 3756057.11(2)(a), 58F.S. (19608618), 62as it pertains to pompano, and Section 370.1125, 70F.S. (19728738); 74pertaining to permit.

    77(3) Pompano, African pompano, and permit, are hereby designated as restricted species pursuant to Section 3793994.9519601(973298), 99F.S100.

    101(4) Provisions of this rule chapter shall not apply to pompano artificially spawned and raised in commercial aquaculture facilities. However, anyone possessing such fish or offering such fish for sale or exchange shall maintain and be able to produce documentation, such as appropriate receipt(s), bill(s) of sale, or bill(s) of lading, to establish the chain of possession from the initial transaction after harvest at the facility. Failure to maintain such documentation shall constitute a violation of this rule chapter.

    180Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. History–New 7-1-89, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-35.001.