Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-27.007 (2026)
Sale and Purchase Requirements
(1) If one or more licenses are required to harvest oysters within a specific region or area pursuant to Rule 68B-27.009, F.A.C., such license(s) is also required for the commercial harvester to sell or offer for sale such oysters.
(2) A wholesale dealer, as defined in Section 379.362(1)(a), F.S., may not purchase oysters from a harvester required to be licensed pursuant to Rule 68B-27.009, F.A.C., unless such harvester presents all required licenses prior to the sale.
(3) A person may not possess, transport, purchase, or sell an oyster harvested in violation of any of the requirements of this Chapter, Chapter 5L-1, F.A.C., or Chapters 379 or 597, F.S.
(4) A recreational harvester may not sell or attempt to sell an oyster.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 12-9-25.
Effective: 12/9/2025.