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

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries
Rule No.: RULE TITLE
68B-24.001: Purpose and Intent
68B-24.002: Definitions
68B-24.003: Minimum Size Limits
68B-24.0035: Special Recreational Crawfish License
68B-24.004: Bag Limit
68B-24.0045: Importation of Spiny Lobster; Documentation and Other Requirements
68B-24.005: Seasons
68B-24.0055: Commercial Requirements; Appeals
68B-24.006: Gear: Traps, Buoys, Identification Requirements, Prohibited Devices
68B-24.0065: Special Provisions for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Monroe County: Closure During Two-day Sport Season; Closure of Coral Formation Protection Zones
68B-24.007: Other Prohibitions
68B-24.009: Trap Reduction Schedule
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule changes in the 2011 calendar year for spiny lobster 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.

Document Information

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 spiny lobster 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: (12): 68B-24.001. Purpose and Intent; 68B-24.002. Definitions; 68B-24.003. Minimum Size Limits; 68B-24.0035. Special Recreational Crawfish License; 68B-24.004. Bag Limit; More ...