The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify rule language to allow for temporary possession of a potential state record fish that may exceed the length or bag limit until the fish is inspected by FWC staff.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

68A-23.005: Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule amendment is to modify rule language to allow for temporary possession of a potential state record fish that may exceed the length or bag limit until the fish is inspected by FWC staff.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Temporary possession of a potential state record fish.

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: Thomas Graef, Director, Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399; [e-mail].

 

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