The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, and to provide a forum for the public to provide input on proposed changes relating to lawful methods for using trotlines ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68A-23.004: Lawful Methods for Using Trotlines and Bush Hooks or Set Lines
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development effort is to establish or revise rule provisions, during calendar year 2008, and to provide a forum for the public to provide input on proposed changes relating to lawful methods for using trotlines and bush hooks or set lines for taking freshwater fish. The effect should be to protect and ensure conservation of freshwater fish populations.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Trotlines, bush hooks, set lines used to take freshwater fish.
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: James V. Antista, General Counsel, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600, [phone]

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