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Statement on Florida's Amendment 2 from FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
 
In regard to the November 5, 2024 General Election, Florida's No. 2 Constitutional Amendment,
ARTICLE I, SECTION 28, Right to Fish and Hunt.:

"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

For information and questions concerning Amendment 2, contact Isaac Communications at info@voteyeson2florida.com.


Read the Amendment:

No. 2 Constitutional Amendment
ARTICLE I, SECTION 28
Ballot Title
Right to Fish and Hunt.—
Ballot Summary
Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to preserve
forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional
methods, as a public right and preferred means of responsibly
managing and controlling fish and wildlife. Specifies that the
amendment does not limit the authority granted to the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission under Section 9 of Article IV of
the State Constitution.
Text
ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
SECTION 28. Fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and
wildlife.—Fishing, hunting, and the taking of fish and wildlife,
including by the use of traditional methods, shall be preserved
forever as a public right and preferred means of responsibly
managing and controlling fish and wildlife. This section does not
limit the authority granted to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission under Section 9 of Article IV.


To view or download "Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the General Election
(November 5, 2024),"  visit:  https://files.floridados.gov/media/708339/eng-2024-regular-layout-constitutional-amend-v20240825-final-for-publication.pdf.
 
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