Statement on Amendment 2 from FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto
"Recently, there have been a number of concerns expressed surrounding Florida’s Amendment 2 and how it would affect the net ban.
Both our conservation and legal teams have stated that the current language proposed in Amendment 2 does not change or alter the existing net ban or the ability for it to be enforced. 'Traditional methods' does not undo regulation, nor reset FWC's regulatory authority. Moreover, the net ban is protected by the constitution already, similar to private property rights. Nothing in Amendment 2’s language affects these laws.
The FWC maintains regulatory authority over all fish and wildlife in our state. Seasons, bag limits, methods and licensing are still in place and will continue to govern time, place and manner should Amendment 2 pass." -- FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto
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