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

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
68B-21.0015: Definitions
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
68B-21.006: Bag and Possession Limits. -
68B-21.007: Restrictions on Gear and Methods Used to Take Snook
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes for snook in the 2011 calendar year as a result of stock assessments or other management or 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, [phone]

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