- (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.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 2-27-03.