Florida Administrative Code

Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-18.001 (2026)

Intent to Annually Review Bay Scallop Fishery Health; Modification of Open and Closed Areas by Rulemaking

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(1) It is the intent of the Commission to annually review and evaluate the status and health of the bay scallop fishery.

(2) Should it become necessary to close any area presently open to bay scalloping, or should the bay scallop resource recover sufficiently to allow the opening of an area presently closed to bay scalloping, the Commission shall initiate rulemaking to amend Rule 68B-18.008, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 9-1-13.

Effective: 9/1/2013.