68B-21.001. Designation as a Protected Species

(1) Designation as a Protected Species – The snook, species Centropomus undecimalis, is hereby declared and designated a protected species. (2) The snook, species Centropomus undecimalis has been designated as a protected species to increase public awareness of the need for extensive conservation action in order to prevent this resource from becoming endangered; and to encourage voluntary conservation practices, including catch-and-release practices for all snook caught unless they are needed for food. Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 9-1-13.