The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for dolphin in response to stakeholder concerns about the status of the dolphin fishery.  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    68B-41.001Designation as a Resticted Species

    68B-41.002Definitions

    68B-41.003Regional Recreational Size Limits; Commercial Size Limits; Landed in Whole Conditional Requirement and Exception

    68B-41.004Bag and Vessel Limits; Bycatch Allowance

    68B-41.005Seasons

    68B-41.006Allowed and Prohibited Gear and Method of Harvest; Bycatch Exception

    68B-41.007Prohibited Sale; Vessel for Hire Exception

    68B-41.009License Requirements for Commercial Harvest

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for dolphin in response to stakeholder concerns about the status of the dolphin fishery.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas to be addressed in the rule development notice may include bag and vessel limits, as well as other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: Article IV, Section 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: Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, and (850)487-0554.

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

Document Information

Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule amendments for dolphin in response to stakeholder concerns about the status of the dolphin fishery.
Rulemaking Authority:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution
Law:
Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution
Related Rules: (8)
68B-41.001. Designation as a Resticted Species
68B-41.002. Definitions
68B-41.003. Size Limit, Prohibition of Sale
68B-41.004. Recreational Bag and Possession Limits; Commercial Trip Limits
68B-41.005. Gear Specifications and Prohibited Gear; Bycatch Allowance
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