(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter are to protect and conserve Florida’s bluefish resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of the species. It is also the intent of the Commission to manage bluefish in such a manner as to permit an equitable statewide commercial harvest of the species.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 68B-43.001

  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
    (2) Bluefish are hereby designated as a restricted species pursuant to Florida Statutes § 379.101(32)
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. History-New 7-1-93, Formerly 46-43.001, Amended 9-1-13.