Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Latest Update: Mar. 31, 1988
The formal administrative hearing in this case was held before William C. Sherrill, Jr., Hearing Officer, in Tallahassee, Florida, on February 15, 1988. The issue in this case is whether proposed rule 46-27.0092, which would allow permits for use of scrapes or dredges for harvesting oysters on leased parcels in Apalachicola Bay, is an invalid exercise of delegated legislative authority. Appearing for the parties were: For Petitioners: Marc E. Taps, Esquire Karen Oehme, Esquire Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. 822 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32303Proposed rule concerning oyster dredging is consistent with conservation management standards and within the scope of the agency's powers.
