5586247, 68B-39.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 5586247

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

MULLET

Overview

RULE:

68B-39.005

Silver Mullet: Commercial Closed Season

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to rescind the July 1 through January 31 weekend closure on commercial harvest of striped mullet. The effect of this rule will be to provide additional opportunity for the commercial harvest of striped or black mullet, Mugil cephalus. The opening of the weekends for commercial harvest will allow for an increase in commercial landings while maintaining a healthy striped mullet population.

SUMMARY:

Rule 68B-39.005, F.A.C., is amended to remove the weekend closure on the commercial harvest of striped mullet from July 1 each year through January 31 of the following year.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

LAW:

Article IV, Section 9, Florida Constitution.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

5/9/2008 Vol. 34/19

COMMENTS:

From 5/9/2008 To 5/30/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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