15118437, 68A-23.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 15118437

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Freshwater Fish and Wildlife

Chapter:

RULES RELATING TO FRESHWATER FISH

Overview

RULE:

68A-23.005	Bag Limits, Length Limits, Open Season: Freshwater Fish
68A-23.015	Regulations Governing the Taking and Possession of Freshwater Mussels

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to implement a nine inch minimum size limit for all American eels harvested in Florida and create a recreational bag limit of 25 American eels. This amendment will bring Florida into compliance with the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission management plan.  Additionally, the rule language regarding the permit application and permit is clarified and outdated language is removed. The effect of this amendment will be to further conserve the American eel, ensure ecological stability, and provide a sustainable fishery.

SUMMARY:

Chapter 68A-23 would be amended to include the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission’s recommendations that were approved in the American Eel interstate Fisheries Management Plan. The amendment established a minimum size limit of nine inches for commercial and recreational harvest of the American eel and a recreational harvest limit of 25 American eels per angler per day.  An exemption is allowed for anglers purchasing American eels as bait. The amendment would also technical changes to update the permit application and permit for the commercial harvest of American eels.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/30/2014 Vol. 40/190

COMMENTS:

From 9/30/2014 To 10/21/2014 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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