The purpose of this rule development notice is to provide refence to possible minimum size limits modifications for several reef fish species when harvesting from within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    68B-14.0035Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development notice is to provide reference to possible minimum size limits modifications for several reef fish species when harvesting from within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a series of BNP-specific size limits for several reef fish species. The potential changes to Rule 68B-14.0035, F.A.C. coincide with planned creation of a new rule chapter (68B-7, F.A.C.) for BNP that would establish these regulatory changes. The effect of this rule amendment would be reference new size limits established in Rule Chapter 68B-7, F.A.C., and thus further conserve targeted fish populations within BNP.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include references to modified minimum size limits established in Rule Chapter 68B-7, F.A.C., for reef fish species commonly targeted with BNP.

    RULEMAKING 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 REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, 32311, (850)487-0554

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

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Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include references to modified minimum size limits established in 68B-7, F.A.C., for reef fish species commonly targeted with BNP.
Purpose:
The purpose of this rule development notice is to provide refence to possible minimum size limits modifications for several reef fish species when harvesting from within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a series of BNP-specific size limits for several reef fish species. The potential changes to 68B-14.0035, F.A.C. coincide with planned creation of a new rule chapter (68B-7, F.A.C.) for BNP that would establish these regulatory changes. The effect of ...
Rulemaking Authority:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Law:
Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
Contact:
Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, 32311, (850)487-0554
Related Rules: (1)
68B-14.0035. Size Limits: Amberjacks, Black Sea Bass, Gray Triggerfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Red Porgy, Snapper