Florida Statute Details Fees for Retrieval of Commercial Fishing Traps During Closed Season
Florida Statute 379.368 outlines the fees associated with the retrieval of specific commercial fishing traps during their respective closed seasons. This regulation applies to spiny lobster, stone crab, blue crab, and black sea bass traps. The statute is part of a broader chapter, Chapter 379, which covers 'Fish and Wildlife Conservation' within Title XXVIII, 'Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use' of the Florida Statutes. This particular section falls under Part VII, 'Nonrecreational Licenses,' indicating its relevance to commercial fishing activities rather than recreational ones. The statute specifies that fees are required for the retrieval of these traps when the season for their respective species is closed, suggesting a regulatory mechanism to manage fishing efforts and ensure compliance with conservation measures. The detailed structure of Chapter 379 includes various other sections related to licenses, regulations for different marine species, and fees for other fishing and wildlif...
