(1) Recreational Bag Limit – Except as provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 68B-39.0045 for portions of Pinellas County, and Fl. Admin. Code R. 68B-39.0046 for portions of Charlotte County, a recreational harvester may not harvest or possess within or without Florida Waters or land more than a total of 50 striped and silver mullet in aggregate per day, subject to the vessel possession limits specified in paragraphs (2)(a) and (b).
    (2) Recreational Vessel Limits –
    (a) During the period beginning September 1 each year and continuing through January 31 of the following year, the possession of more than 50 striped and silver mullet in aggregate aboard a vessel in or on Florida Waters at any time is prohibited.
    (b) During the period beginning February 1 and continuing through August 31 each year, the possession of more than 100 striped and silver mullet in aggregate aboard a vessel with two or more recreational harvesters, in or on Florida Waters at any time is prohibited.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History-New 10-19-89, Amended 9-1-91, 10-5-92, Formerly 46-39.004, Amended 3-30-00, 7-1-03, 5-16-19.