The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals and amendments to marine fisheries local laws and Special Acts of Local Application in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of ...

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Marine Fisheries
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
68B-3.002Repeal of Chapters 27473 and 30665, Collier County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.009Brevard County: Turkey Creek and Crane Creek Gear Specifications; Definitions
68B-3.028Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties Special Acts
68B-3.029Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Chapter 69-1097, Laws of Florida (1969), as Amended by Chapter 70-707, Laws of Florida (1970), and Chapter 73-482 (1973), Hernando County Special Act
68B-3.031Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Chapter 21365, Laws of Florida (1941), Manatee County Special Act
68B-3.032Repeal of Portions of Chapter 71-770, Laws of Florida (1971), Martin County Special Act
68B-3.033Repeal of Chapter 21147, Citrus County Special Act of Local Application
68B-3.034Repeal of Dade County Special Act local Application
68B-3.035Repeal of Gulf County Special Act of Local Application
68B-3.036Repeal of Portions of Chapter 6311, Lafayette County Special Act of Local Application
68B-3.037Repeal of Chapter 15306, and Portions of Chapter 70-778, Lee County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.038Repeal of Portions of Chapters 8796, 20045, and 31137, Palm Beach County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.039Repeal of Chapter 71-838 and Portions of Chapters 6638, 14305, 65-2078, and 71-838, Pasco County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.040Repeal of Portions of Chapters 21099, 23480, 27467, 29433, 76-482, and 81-465, Pinellas County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.041Repeal of St. Lucie County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.042Repeal of Portions of Chapters 24890 and 70-930, Sarasota County Special Acts of Local Application
68B-3.043Repeal of Portions of Chapter 65-2369, Walton County Special Acts of Local Application
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals and amendments to marine fisheries local laws and Special Acts of Local Application in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of regulatory provisions that apply to the use of net gear statewide, and address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include removing or amending outdated local gear regulations that appear to authorize the use of net gear that is prohibited by Article X, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution (Net Limitation Amendment), that appear to set penalties that are inconsistent with more recently established statewide statutory penalties created by the Legislature, 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.
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, IF AVAILABLE, 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 NOT AVAILABLE.

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Subject:: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include removing or amending outdated local gear regulations that appear to authorize the use of net gear that is prohibited by Article X, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution (Net Limitation Amendment), that appear to set penalties that are inconsistent with more recently established statewide statutory penalties created by the Legislature, and other subjects encompassed by the above-cited rules.
Purpose:: The purpose and effect of this rule development notice is to address possible rule repeals and amendments to marine fisheries local laws and Special Acts of Local Application in order to update outdated local gear regulations, improve the clarity of regulatory provisions that apply to the use of net gear statewide, and address amendments resulting from the agency’s comprehensive review of Division 68B.
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: (15): 68B-3.002. Repeal of Chapters 27473 and 30665, Collier County Special Acts of Local Application; 68B-3.009. Brevard County: Turkey Creek and Crane Creek Gear Specifications; Definitions; 68B-3.028. Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties Special Acts; 68B-3.029. Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Chapter 69-1097, Laws of Florida (1969), as Amended by Chapter 70-707, Laws of Florida (1970), and Chapter 73-482 (1973), Hernando County Special Act; 68B-3.031. Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Chapter 21365, Laws of Florida (1941), Manatee County Special Act; More ...