Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-4.008 - Statewide Seine Tending and Marking Requirements; Repeal of Section 370.082, Florida Statutes

(1) Each seine fished with, set, or placed in the water shall be tended.

(2)

(a) Each seine fished with, set, or placed in the water shall be legibly marked at each end with the saltwater products license number of the person in possession of the seine or of the vessel on which the seine is possessed or the name and address of the person possessing the seine if such person is a recreational harvester.

(b) Each gill net or entangling net possessed aboard a vessel shall be permanently and legibly marked at each end with a saltwater products license number which matches either:

1. The saltwater products license number issued for the vessel on which the net is possessed or from which the net is deployed, or

2. The saltwater products license number of the operator of the vessel on which the net is possessed or from which the net is deployed.

(3) For purposes of this rule, the term "tend" means that the person fishing with, setting, or placing the seine in the water is physically present at the seine.

(4) This rule shall not be construed to allow seine fishing in closed areas or the use of any fishing gear otherwise prohibited by law or rule.

(5) It is the intent of this rule to expressly effect the repeal of and replace Section 370.082, F.S. The Marine Fisheries Commission has determined that the repeal of this law will not adversely affect the marine resources of the State of Florida.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-4.008

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Art. X, Sec. 16, Fla. Const.

New 3-1-92, Amended 7-18-94, 4-27-98, Formerly 46-4.008.

New 3-1-92, Amended 7-18-94, 4-27-98, Formerly 46-4.008.