The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2010 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    68B-45.001: Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Statutory Provisions; Designation as Restricted Species
    68B-45.002: Definitions
    68B-45.003: Minimum Size Limits
    68B-45.004: Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear
    68B-45.0045: Closed Seasons
    68B-45.005: Bag Limit
    68B-45.006: Other Prohibitions
    68B-45.007: Blue Crab Limited Entry Endorsement Program
    68B-45.008: Assessment of Administrative Penalties for Violations Relating to Blue Crab Management
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2010 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: Art. IV. Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV. Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mr. Mark Robson, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Station 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include size limits, bag limits, gear restrictions and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2010 calendar year for blue crab as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV. Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Art. IV. Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
Mr. Mark Robson, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Station 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554
Related Rules: (9)
68B-45.001. Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Statutory Provisions; Designation as Restricted Species
68B-45.002. Definitions
68B-45.003. Minimum Size Limits
68B-45.004. Regulation and Prohibition of Certain Harvesting Gear
68B-45.0045. Closed Seasons
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