Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-28.002 (2026)

As used in Chapter 68B-28, F.A.C. and 379.248, F.S.:

(1) “Sponge” means any animal of the Phylum Porifera, or part thereof.

(2) “Commercial sponge” means an animal of the Order Dictyoceratida, or part thereof. This Order includes the sheepswool, yellow, grass, glove, finger, wire, reef, and velvet sponges.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 10-1-88, Amended 5-5-91, Formerly 46-28.002, Amended 9-1-13.

Effective: 9/1/2013.