Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-4.020 - Saltwater Fish Traps
(1) It is unlawful
for any person to fish with, set, or place in the waters of the state any trap
other than those listed in this subsection.
(a) A blue crab trap authorized by and used
according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-45, F.A.C.
(b) A spiny lobster trap authorized by and
used according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-24, F.A.C.
(c) A stone crab trap authorized by and used
according to the requirements of rule Chapter 68B-13, F.A.C.
(d) A black sea bass trap authorized by and
used according to the requirements of paragraph
68B-14.005(1)(b),
F.A.C.
(e) A shrimp trap authorized
by and used according to the requirements of subparagraph
68B-31.006(1)(a)
5., F.A.C.
(f) A pinfish trap not
exceeding 2 feet in any dimension, with a throat or entrance not exceeding 3
inches in height by 3/4 inch in width.
(g) A trap authorized for the harvest of
freshwater fish by rule Chapter 68A-23, F.A.C.
(2) It is unlawful for any person to land,
take, sell, or offer for sale any saltwater fish caught in state waters by any
trap other than a trap specified in subsection (1).
Notes
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 3-1-05.
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