Summary


Rule 68B-24.001, F.A.C., (Purpose and Intent), 68B-24.002, F.A.C., (Definitions), and 68B-24.007 F.A.C., (Other Prohibitions), are amended, and Rule 68B-24.008, F.A.C., (Slipper Lobster; Prohibitions Relating to Eggbearing Slipper Lobster) is repealed to prohibit the harvest of any eggbearing lobster in the spiny, furry and slipper lobster families. Rule 68B-24.006, F.A.C., (Gear: Traps, Buoys, Identification Requirements, Prohibited Devices) is amended to allow up to two spiny lobster (trap) endorsement numbers to be displayed per vessel. Rule 68B-24.009, F.A.C., (Trap Reduction Schedule) is amended to continue the moratorium on the trap reduction schedule until July 1, 2009.