Section 68B-54.002 - Statewide Open and Closed Seasons for Harvesting Blue Land Crabs(1) Blue land crabs shall only be harvested during the open season, which is from November 1 of each year through June 30 of the following year.(2) No person shall harvest, attempt to harvest, or possess any blue land crab during the period beginning on July 1 and continuing through October 31 of each year.(3) The prohibition against possession in subsection (2), of this rule shall not apply to blue land crabs that are possessed for experimental, scientific, or exhibitional purposes pursuant to a permit issued by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as authorized by Section 379.244(2), F.S., or as stock for artificial cultivation pursuant to a Special Activity License issued by the commission as authorized by Section 379.2411, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 68B-54.002
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const.