Notwithstanding the provisions of Florida Statutes § 379.354, any person may take or attempt to take saltwater fish for noncommercial purposes during “”License-Free Saltwater Fishing Days”” without obtaining or possessing a license as otherwise required by the section. “”License-Free Saltwater Fishing Days”” are hereby designated as the first Saturday and Sunday in June, the first Saturday in September and the Saturday following Thanksgiving. Any person taking or attempting to take saltwater fish during said periods shall comply with all other laws or regulations governing the holders of saltwater recreational fishing licenses, and all other conditions and limitations regulating the taking of saltwater fish as are imposed by law or rule.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354 FS. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., 379.354 FS. History—New 1-7-14.