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Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-41.002 (2026)

Definitions

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As used in Chapter 68B-41, F.A.C.

(1) “Atlantic Ocean” means all state waters along the east coast of Florida lying between the Florida-Georgia border and 83° West Longitude (near the Dry Tortugas Islands).

(2) “Dolphin” means a fish of the species Coryphaena hippurus or Coryphaena equiselis, or any part thereof.

(3) “Gulf of America” means that body of water north and west of the line described in the definition of “Atlantic Ocean” contained in subsection (1) of this rule.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 1-1-91, Amended 7-15-96, 1-1-98, Formerly 46-41.002, Amended 1-3-05, 9-1-13, 5-1-22.

Effective: 5/1/2022.