Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68B - Marine Fisheries
Chapter 68B-43 - BLUEFISH
Section 68B-43.001 - Purpose and Intent; Designation as a Restricted Species
Current through Reg. 50, No. 249, December 24, 2024
(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida's bluefish resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of the species. It is also the intent of the Commission to manage bluefish in such a manner as to permit an equitable statewide commercial harvest of the species.
(2) Bluefish are hereby designated as a restricted species pursuant to Section 379.101(32), F.S.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla.
New 7-1-93, Formerly 46-43.001, Amended 9-1-13.
