68B-2.003. License Required for Harvest or Possession of a Marine Organism  


Effective on Sunday, September 1, 2013
  • 1(1) Recreational Harvester – A recreational harvester may not harvest, attempt to harvest, or possess in or on Florida Waters a marine organism unless the recreational harvester is in possession of a valid recreational saltwater fishing license. This provision does not apply to a recreational harvester who is otherwise exempt from state recreational licensing requirements.

    56(2) Commercial Harvester –

    60(a) Saltwater Products – A commercial harvester may not harvest, attempt to harvest, or possess in or on Florida Waters or sell a marine organism unless the commercial harvester is in possession of a valid saltwater products license.

    98(b) Restricted Species – A commercial harvester may not harvest or possess in or on Florida Waters or sell an organism that has been designated as a restricted species in Division 68B, F.A.C., unless the commercial harvester is in possession of a valid saltwater products license with a restricted species endorsement.

    149Rulemaking Authority Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution. Law Implemented Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution. History–New 9-1-13.

     

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