1. (1) The purpose of an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL is to allow for the harvest and possession of marine organisms as broodstock for aquaculture research, restoration, or commercial aquaculture.

2. (2) Eligibility – An Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL may be issued only to the following:

   1. (a) An applicant eligible to receive a Scientific Research SAL pursuant to subsection 68B-8.006(2), F.A.C.
   2. (b) An owner, director, or manager of a certified aquaculture facility that holds a valid aquaculture certificate of registration issued pursuant to Section 597.004, F.S., and Chapter 5L-3, F.A.C.
   3. (c) An owner, director, or manager of a plant nursery facility that holds a valid Certificate of Nursery Registration issued pursuant to Section 581.131, F.S., and Chapter 5B-2, F.A.C.

3. (3) Fees and Application –

   1. (a) The processing fee for an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL is $25.00. A processing fee is non-refundable.
   2. (b) An applicant for an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL must complete and submit an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL application form (Form DMF-ABCSAL (November 2025)), which is incorporated herein by reference and is available at HYPERLINK "http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18897"http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18897.

4. (4) Evaluation Criteria – In addition to the evaluation criteria set forth in subsection 68B-8.003(9), F.A.C., an application for an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

   1. (a) Species, number, and sex of broodstock marine organisms requested for harvest.
   2. (b) Area where broodstock will be harvested.
   3. (c) Proposed harvesting gears and methods.
   4. (d) Anticipated time period of harvest.
   5. (e) Proposed spawning strategy.
   6. (f) Broodstock disposition plan.
   7. (g) Documented training and experience in aquaculture activities.
   8. (h) Economic impact and cost effectiveness of the proposed artificial cultivation of the target species.
   9. (i) Biological or ecological impact of the proposed aquaculture operation.
   10. (j) Project specifications and methodologies for proposed aquaculture research activities must include sufficient detail and clarity to provide for replication or offer the opportunity to build systematically on findings.
   11. (k) Intended use of offspring to be produced from broodstock requested for collection.
5. (5) A contractor may not conduct activities authorized pursuant to an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL.
6. (6) License Period – An Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL may be valid for up to 2 years (24 months), provided the licensee maintains the valid certification(s) required for eligibility under paragraphs 68B-8.011(2)(b) and (c), F.A.C.
7. (7) License conditions — A licensee must comply with all conditions set forth under an Aquaculture Broodstock Collection SAL.

Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 7-1-04, Amended 11-19-09, 5-19-25, 2-1-26.