Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-3.011 (2026)
Repeal and Readoption of Portions of Chapter 61-2566, Laws of Florida (1961), Okaloosa County Special Act
(1) The Marine Fisheries Commission has determined that repeal and readoption of portions of chapter 61-2566, Laws of Florida (1961), an Okaloosa County Special Act, will not adversely affect the marine resources of Okaloosa County or of the State of Florida. The law closes certain areas of the county to shrimp trawling, places size limits on trawl gear used in Choctawhatchee Bay, and limits dead shrimp possession by live bait shrimp producers.
(2) Chapter 61-2566, Laws of Florida (1961), a rule of the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to Section 2, paragraph (5)(b) of chapter 83-134, Laws of Florida, as amended by chapter 84-121, Laws of Florida, is hereby repealed.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Const., s. 2, Chapter 83-134, Laws of Florida, as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Const., s. 2, Chapter 83-134, Laws of Florida, as amended by Chapter 84-121, Laws of Florida. History–New 1-1-92, Formerly 46-3.011, Amended 8-14-24.
Effective: 8/14/2024.