Section 68B-55.002 - Retrieval of Trap Debris(1) Local, state, or federal governmental entities, nonprofit nongovernmental organizations, fishery participant organizations, or other community or citizens groups are hereby authorized to remove trap debris from shoreline areas landward of mean low water, and from mangroves or other shoreline vegetation when they organize, promote, and participate in coastal cleanup events for the purpose of removing marine debris.(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), other coastal cleanup events for the purpose of removing trap debris from all other areas of state waters shall only be undertaken with prior authorization from the Commission, to assure that such removal is adequately supervised.(3) Local, state, or federal government personnel may remove trap debris located in areas that are permanently closed to trapping without prior authorization from the Commission.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-55.002
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.
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