68B-25.003. Old Tampa Bay: Repeal of Local Laws; Prohibition of Certain Gear


Effective on Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  • 1(1) Chapter 15379, Laws of Florida (1931), as amended by Chapter 18740, Laws of Florida (1937), a rule of the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to paragraph (5)(a) of section 2 of Chapter 83-134, Laws of Florida, is hereby repealed. The Marine Fisheries Commission has determined that repeal of this law affecting Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties, in conjunction with adoption of the substantive portions of this rule will not adversely affect the marine resources of the two counties or of the State of Florida.

    85(2) No person shall harvest any fish in and on the waters of Old Tampa Bay north of the Gandy Bridge, including any creek or bayou emptying into such waters, except with the following gear:

    120(a) Hook and line gear.

    125(b) Landing or dip net.

    130(c) Cast net.

    133(d) A crab trap specifically allowed by Rule 68B-13.002, F.A.C., or Section 145379.366, F.S.

    147(e) A shrimp trap specifically allowed by Rule 15568B-31.006, 156F.A.C.

    157Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 165s. 2, Chapter 83-134 Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. 180Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 188s. 2, Chapter 83-134 Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Fla. 203History–New 1-1-90, Formerly 46-25.003, Amended 3-1-05, 2-1-17, 8-14-24.