Rule: 68B-8.0131

Rule Title: Gear Innovation Special Activity License

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Marine Fisheries

Chapter:

MARINE SPECIAL ACTIVITY LICENSE PROGRAM

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

7/29/2026

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 7-29-26.

References in this version:

Ref-19568 Gear Innovation SAL Application (Form DMF-GISAL (May 2026))

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

68B-8.0131

Gear Innovation Special Activity License

Effective:

07/29/2026

Proposed

68B-8.002

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The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to improve the operation of the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and to provide updates related to marine prohibited species, including the incorporation of an updated ....

4/16/2026

Vol. 52/74

Workshop

68B-8.001

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The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering changes to rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program and ....

January 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Statewide webinar. More information about how to participate ....

12/19/2025

Vol. 51/245

Development

68B-8.001

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The purpose of this rulemaking is to update rules governing the Marine Special Activity License (SAL) program by clarifying rule language and updating provisions related to the collection of prohibited species; evaluation ....

12/5/2025

Vol. 51/235