Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-24.0045 - Importation of Spiny Lobster; Documentation and Other Requirements
(1) Documentation Requirements During Open
Season - During the open season specified in subsection
68B-24.005(1),
F.A.C., a person may possess wrung spiny lobster tails or possess spiny lobster
in excess of the bag limit specified in subsection
68B-24.004(1),
F.A.C., while on state waters, if such person is also in possession of
appropriate receipt(s), bill(s) of sale, or bill(s) of lading to show that the
spiny lobster were purchased in a foreign country and are entering the state in
international commerce. Failure to maintain such documentation or to promptly
produce same at the request of any duly authorized law enforcement officer
shall constitute violation of this rule.
(2) Sale of Imported Spiny Lobster During the
Closed Season, Documentation - Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections
379.367, F.S., spiny lobster
tails that have been imported into Florida from a foreign country may be sold
during the closed harvesting season of April 1 through August 5 of each year,
if such spiny lobster tails are accompanied with the appropriate receipts(s),
bill(s) of sale, or bill(s) of lading to show that the spiny lobster were
harvested and purchased in a foreign country and are entering the state in
international commerce. Such documentation shall accompany the lobster through
retail or restaurant sale. Failure to maintain such documentation or to
promptly produce same at the request of any duly authorized law enforcement
officer shall constitute violation of this rule.
(3) Each spiny lobster imported pursuant to
this rule shall comply with the minimum size requirements specified in
subsection 68B-24.003(1),
F.A.C., and the prohibitions relating to eggbearing spiny lobster specified in
subsection 68B-24.007(1),
F.A.C.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 7-2-90, Amended 10-4-95, Formerly 46-24.0045, Amended 6-2-02.
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