The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address rule amendments for bluefish to modify the Atlantic recreational bag limit, clarify that FWC’s bluefish regulations do not extend into federal waters of the Atlantic, and other ...  

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    FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    Marine Fisheries

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    68B-43.001Purpose and Intent; Designation as a Restricted Species

    68B-43.002Definitions

    68B-43.003Size Limit; Landed in Whole Condition Requirement

    68B-43.004Bag and Vessel Limits

    68B-43.005Commercial Season

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address rule amendments for bluefish to modify the Atlantic recreational bag limit, clarify that FWC’s bluefish regulations do not extend into federal waters of the Atlantic, and other potential rule amendments related to the above cited rules.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include bag limits, applicability of FWC regulations in federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.

    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, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-0554

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include bag limits, applicability of FWC regulations in federal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:
The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address rule amendments for bluefish to modify the Atlantic recreational bag limit, clarify that FWC’s bluefish regulations do not extend into federal waters of the Atlantic, and other potential rule amendments related to the above cited rules.
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, 620 S. Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399, (850)487-0554
Related Rules: (5)
68B-43.001. Purpose and Intent; Repeal of Statutory Provisions; Designation as Restricted Species
68B-43.002. Definitions
68B-43.003. Size Limit; Bluefish to be Landed in Whole Condition
68B-43.004. Bag Limits
68B-43.005. East Coast Commercial Harvest: Daily Vessel Harvest and Possession Limit; Season Harvest Limit; Gear Specifications