Florida Regulations 68B-27.019: Seasons
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(1) In all areas of the state, no person shall harvest oysters on the public reefs of this state, or have such oysters in possession, from July 1 through September 30 of each year, except in the following areas or circumstances:
(a) Except as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68B-27.017, in Apalachicola Bay:
1. The harvest or possession of oysters on the public reefs is allowed from June 1 through August 31 of each year only in the areas specified in subsection 5L-1.003(1), F.A.C., for the Apalachicola Bay System.
2. The harvest or possession of oysters on the public reefs is allowed from September 1 through May 31 of each year only in the areas specified in subsection 5L-1.003(1), F.A.C., for the Apalachicola Bay System.
(b) As otherwise provided in this chapter or in Florida Statutes § 379.2525
(c) In Wakulla, Dixie, and Levy Counties, no person shall harvest or possess oysters on public reefs from June 1 through August 31 each year.
(2) The possession of oysters during the closed seasons specified in this chapter constitutes a violation of this rule.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-10-91, Amended 10-3-94, 7-15-96, Formerly 46-27.019, Amended 9-1-05, 1-26-21.
(a) Except as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68B-27.017, in Apalachicola Bay:
1. The harvest or possession of oysters on the public reefs is allowed from June 1 through August 31 of each year only in the areas specified in subsection 5L-1.003(1), F.A.C., for the Apalachicola Bay System.
2. The harvest or possession of oysters on the public reefs is allowed from September 1 through May 31 of each year only in the areas specified in subsection 5L-1.003(1), F.A.C., for the Apalachicola Bay System.
(b) As otherwise provided in this chapter or in Florida Statutes § 379.2525
(c) In Wakulla, Dixie, and Levy Counties, no person shall harvest or possess oysters on public reefs from June 1 through August 31 each year.
(2) The possession of oysters during the closed seasons specified in this chapter constitutes a violation of this rule.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 3-10-91, Amended 10-3-94, 7-15-96, Formerly 46-27.019, Amended 9-1-05, 1-26-21.