Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68B - Marine Fisheries
Chapter 68B-31 - SHRIMP
Section 68B-31.001 - Purpose and Intent; Designation of Shrimp as Restricted Species; Recreational and Commercial Harvest on the Same Trip

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 68B-31.001

Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024

(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect and conserve Florida's shrimp resources and to provide comprehensive, uniform management rules for shrimping to eliminate inconsistent, piecemeal local regulation of shrimp harvest.

(2) Shrimp are designated as a restricted species pursuant to Section 379.101(32), F.S.

(3) On a single trip, a person harvesting shrimp in or on Florida Waters may operate only as a live bait shrimp producer, or a food shrimp producer, or a recreational harvester.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

New 12-11-86, Amended 1-1-96, Formerly 46-31.001.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Florida may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.