Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-8.0133 (2026)

(1) The purpose of a Nonprofit Corporation SAL is to allow for a nonprofit corporation to use non-conforming gear and to harvest and sell marine organisms to scientific research, education, or exhibition entities to financially support scientific research, education, or exhibition activities conducted by such nonprofit corporation.

(2) Eligibility – To obtain a Nonprofit Corporation SAL a nonprofit corporation must meet the following criteria:

(a) The nonprofit corporation must be designated as non-profit pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)3 and must have a current letter of tax-exempt status.

(b) The bylaws of the nonprofit corporation must provide for, and its activities must include, the harvest of marine organisms for purposes of scientific research, education, or exhibition that further the knowledge of marine biology, marine life, or the marine environment.

(c) The nonprofit corporation must hold and maintain a valid commercial Saltwater Products License, a Wholesale Dealer License, and a Retail Dealer License, along with any other applicable commercial harvesting licenses, permits, or endorsements required for each species requested for harvest and sale pursuant to the SAL.

(3) Fees and Application –

(a) The processing fee for a Nonprofit Corporation SAL is $25.00. A processing fee is non-refundable.

(b) An applicant for a Nonprofit Corporation SAL must complete and submit a Nonprofit Corporation SAL Application form (Form DMF-NPSAL (May 2026)), which is incorporated herein by reference and is available at http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-19569.

(4) License Conditions –

(a) A licensee must comply with all conditions set forth under a Nonprofit Corporation SAL.

(b) The Commission may include conditions or restrictions under a Nonprofit Corporation SAL related to the following subjects as they apply to activities authorized under such license:

1. The sale of marine organisms.

2. Allowable or prohibited harvesting areas, harvesting gears, authorized personnel, and authorized activities.

3. Documentation and reporting requirements for the commercial sale of marine organisms.

(5) License Period – The valid license period for a Nonprofit Corporation SAL shall not exceed 3 years (36 months).

(6) A contractor may not conduct activities authorized pursuant to a Nonprofit Corporation SAL.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 7-29-26.

Effective: 7/29/2026.