FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
68E-18.010Commission Policy Regarding the Assessment of Administrative Penalties
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 44 No. 192, October 2, 2018 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
68E-18.010 Commission Policy Regarding the Assessment of Administrative Penalties.
It shall be the policy of the Commission to assess administrative penalties pursuant to Section 379.3671(2)(c)4., F.S., for a violation involving use of spiny lobster traps without current year trap tags as required by Section 379.3671(2)(b), F.S.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) For a third violation that occurs within 36 months after any two previous such violations, an administrative penalty of up to $5,000 shall be assessed and the spiny lobster endorsement may be suspended for 24 months. The Commission shall assess these penalties as follows:
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) $5,000 and suspension of the spiny lobster endorsement for 24 months for possession or use of 20 or more untagged traps.
(4) No change.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.3671(6). Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.3671 FS. History–New 7-9-02, Amended ______.
