The purpose of these rules is to provide conservation for spot along Florida’s Atlantic coast by implementing species-specific regulations that will be found in 68B-63, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The effect ....

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Comments Open:: 10/11/2021
Summary:: These rules will implement a recreational bag limit and commercial vessel limit for spot in state waters from the Florida-Georgia border through Miami-Dade County that will contribute to the conservation of this fishery in Florida and along the U.S. Atlantic coast.
Purpose:: The purpose of these rules is to provide conservation for spot along Florida’s Atlantic coast by implementing species-specific regulations that will be found in 68B-63, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The effect of this rule will be to implement recreational bag and commercial trip limits for spot harvested in Florida state waters from the Florida-Georgia border through Miami-Dade County.
Rulemaking Authority:: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution
Law:: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution
Related Rules: (2): 68B-63.002. Definitions; 68B-63.004. Bag and Vessel Limits