The purpose of this rule development is to prohibit the use of certain fishing gears within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass that are considered likely to increase the chances of tarpon or other species being snagged or snatch hooked. The effect ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    68B-4.018Boca Grande Pass Gear Restrictions

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to prohibit the use of certain fishing gears within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass that are considered likely to increase the chances of tarpon or other species being snagged or snatch hooked. The effect will be to limit the types of gears fishers can use or have on their vessel in readily fishable condition when fishing in Boca Grande Pass.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include gear restrictions for fishing in Boca Grande Pass.

    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.

    Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: The ADA Coordinator at (850)488-6411. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554

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

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include gear restrictions for fishing in Boca Grande Pass.
Purpose:
The purpose of this rule development is to prohibit the use of certain fishing gears within the boundaries of Boca Grande Pass that are considered likely to increase the chances of tarpon or other species being snagged or snatch hooked. The effect will be to limit the types of gears fishers can use or have on their vessel in readily fishable condition when fishing in Boca Grande Pass.
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, 2590 Executive Center Circle E, Suite 201, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, (850)487-0554
Related Rules: (1)
68B-4.018. Boca Grande Pass Gear Restrictions