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Staff recommends approving the proposed draft rules that prohibit the importation of live lionfish and the development of lionfish aquaculture in Florida, allow persons diving by means of a rebreather to harvest and possess lionfish, and allow the Executive Director to issue permits to events in order to allow the use of spearfishing gears in areas where the activity is prohibited to remove lionfish or other non-native invasive species.

Staff also recommends the Commission direct staff to continue to work with partners and stakeholders to find additional ways to encourage and facilitate lionfish control and removal.

If approved and directed, staff will return for a final public hearing in June.