Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-58.007 - Requirements for Sale
(1) A person who
harvests a swordfish within or without Florida Waters may not sell a swordfish
unless the harvester possesses a valid saltwater products license, a valid
restricted species endorsement, and either a valid federal Limited Access
Permit (LAP) for swordfish, valid federal Swordfish General Commercial permit,
or federal HMS Charter/Headboat permit (swordfish may not be harvested on a
vessel-for-hire trip) issued pursuant to
50 C.F.R.
635.4(f) (as of September
20, 2013), and presents the saltwater products license, restricted species
endorsement, and one of these federal permits to the buyer of the
swordfish.
(2) No wholesale dealer,
as defined in Section
379.362(1),
F.S., shall purchase swordfish, or any part thereof, unless such dealer is in
possession of a valid federal Atlantic swordfish dealer permit. No wholesale
dealer shall purchase swordfish, or any part thereof without confirming that
the seller possesses a valid Florida saltwater products license, valid
restricted species endorsement, and the federal licenses and permits specified
in subsection (1). This subsection applies only when a swordfish, or any part
thereof is sold, exchanged, bartered, distributed, or landed for the first
time.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
New 9-1-13, Amended 2-13-14.
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