The purpose of this rule amendment is to shift the slot limit for snook by adding one inch to both the minimum and maximum size limit. The effect of this rule would be to adjust the slot limit of snook to assure that the soon-to-be-implemented ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
68B-21.005: Size Limits
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to shift the slot limit for snook by adding one inch to both the minimum and maximum size limit. The effect of this rule would be to adjust the slot limit of snook to assure that the soon-to-be-implemented measurement clarification for the species does not negatively impact stock abundance.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Snook size limits.
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:

68B-21.005 Size Limits.

(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to kill, harvest or possess any snook that measures less than 27 26 inches or greater than 35 34 inches in total length.

(2) No Change.

Specific Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 7-23-85, Amended 7-9-87, 3-1-94, 12-31-98, Formerly 46-21.005, Amended 7-1-06,             .