(1) The purpose and intent of this chapter is to protect and conserve Florida’s blue crab resources and assure the continuing health and abundance of the species.

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    (2) It is the intent of this chapter to expressly effect the repeal of and replace the second distinct sentence of subsection (1) of Florida Statutes § 370.135 (1993).
    (3) It is the intent of this chapter to repeal and replace Chapter 63-1217, Laws of Florida (1963), a rule of the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to subsection (5) of section 2 of Chapter 83-134, as amended by 84-121, Laws of Florida. This Special Act, applicable to Citrus County, establishes a minimum size for blue crabs harvested in the county. The Marine Fisheries Commission has determined that repeal of Chapter 63-1217, Laws of Florida (1963), a Citrus County Special Act, will not adversely affect the marine resources of Citrus County or of the State of Florida.
    (4) Chapter 63-1217, Laws of Florida (1963), a rule of the Department of Natural Resources pursuant to subsection (5) of section 2 of Chapter 83-134, as amended by 84-121, Laws of Florida, is hereby repealed.
    (5) Blue crabs are designated as a restricted species pursuant to Florida Statutes § 379.101(32)
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const., Chapter 83-134, Laws of Fla., as amended by Chapter 84-121, and Chapter 85-163, Laws of Fla. History-New 12-14-93, Amended 6-1-94, 10-4-95, Formerly 46-45.001, Amended 6-1-99.