The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for snook in the 2019 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, management or enforcement requirements, or to address amendments resulting from the ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    68B-21.001Designation as a Protected Species

    68B-21.002Definitions

    68B-21.003Regional Size Limits; Landed in Whole Condition Requirement

    68B-21.004Regional Recreational Bag Limits; Bag Limit for Captain and Crew; Prohibited Commercial Harvest; Region for Landing and Possession

    68B-21.005Seasons

    68B-21.006Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Methods of Harvest; Prohibited Simultaneous Procession of Snook and Certain Types of Gear; Incidental Capture of Snook

    68B-21.007Purchase and Sale of Snook Prohibited; Prohibited Possession by Seafood Dealers and Restaurants

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for snook in the 2019 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, management or enforcement requirements, or to address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.

    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.

    RULEMAKING 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 REGISTER.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411 If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 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 amendments for snook in the 2019 calendar year as a result of stock assessments, management or enforcement requirements, or to address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution
Contact:
Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 (850) 487-0554.
Related Rules: (7)
68B-21.001. Designation as a Protected Species
68B-21.002. Designation of Snook as a Protected Species
68B-21.003. Prohibition of Sale of Snook
68B-21.004. Seasons
68B-21.005. Size Limits
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