Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-11.004

Current through Reg. 50, No. 217; November 5, 2024

Section 68B-11.004 - Violation of Sanctuary Rules; Passage Through and Temporary Safe Refuge in Sanctuary with Spiny Lobster Aboard Allowed Under Certain Conditions

The presence of spiny lobster aboard a vessel within the boundaries of the sanctuary, while one or more persons from such vessel are overboard, is prohibited and constitutes a violation of this chapter by all persons aboard and overboard from such vessel; provided, however, that nothing in this chapter shall prevent any person, while lawfully possessing spiny lobster taken or trapped outside the boundaries of the sanctuary, or any vessel having such lawfully possessed spiny lobster aboard, from:

(1) Passing through the sanctuary, so long as no one from such vessel is overboard while inside the boundaries of the sanctuary, or

(2) Seeking temporary safe refuge or anchorage within the sanctuary, so long as no one from such vessel is overboard while inside the boundaries of the sanctuary.

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-11.004

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.

New 7-3-84, Formerly 46-11.04, Amended 7-15-96, Formerly 46-11.004.