The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for stone crab as a result of stock assessments, federal regulatory actions or other management and enforcement requirements.  


  • Rule No.: RULE TITLE
    68B-13.0015: Definitions
    68B-13.005: Designation as Restricted Species; Season; Repeal of Special Act
    68B-13.006: Licenses, Endorsements, and Permits
    68B-13.007: Restrictions on Size and on Transport and Possession of Stone Crabs and Stone Crab Claws
    68B-13.008: Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer
    68B-13.009: Recreational Stone Crab Harvest: Bag Limit, Trap Limit, Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Pulling
    68B-13.010: Stone Crab Trap Limitation Program
    68B-13.011: Prohibitions
    68B-13.012: Commission Policy Regarding the Assessment of Administrative Penalties
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for stone 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. William Teehan, Section Leader, 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.

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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 2011 calendar year for stone 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. William Teehan, Section Leader, 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-13.0015. Definitions
68B-13.005. Designation as Restricted Species; Season; Repeal of Special Act
68B-13.006. Licenses, Endorsements, and Permits
68B-13.007. Restrictions on Size and on Transport and Possession of Stone Crabs and Stone Crab Claws
68B-13.008. Gear, Trap Construction, Commercial Trap Marking Requirements, Trap Working Regulations, Trap Transfer
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