The 1994 Net Ban Constitutional Amendment : a case study of marine fisheries management in Florida /

"hook and line" anglers through a ban on the use of certain

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grimes, Shepherd Russell
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:"hook and line" anglers through a ban on the use of certain
and Cabinet, and pursuing rule challenges, these groups
approval of Article X, Section 16 of the Florida
better appreciate the role of such interest groups.
case study of the issues and events leading to the electoral
conservation groups. These interest groups have continued
Constitution. An in-depth look at the case is presented,
constitution. The amendment effectively reallocated the
fisheries management in Florida failed to appreciate the
Florida's marine fisheries resources. This thesis presents a
formed a coalition and initiated a petition drive that
government. Focusing much of their efforts on the Governor
hierarchy, the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission must
highlighting critical issues and occurrences. Also,
initiation and success of the referendum. For years, well-
maintained a considerable presence and influence in state
net gear. The amendment was initiated via a petition drive
On November 8, 1994 the Florida electorate voted 2,876,091
organized groups representing the commercial industry
prevented the implementation of numerous regulations
state's nearshore fisheries to predominantly recreational
strength of organized recreational fishing interests within
succeeded in getting the proposed amendment on the ballot.
supported by a coalition of recreational fishing and
supported by recreational interests. After limited success
The established institutions responsible for marine
the issue was partially attributable to the institutional
the state. Although its inability to sufficiently address
The vigor of related interest groups was the key to the
theoretical explanations for case findings are presented.
through institutional channels, recreational interests
to 1,135,110 in favor of proposed amendment #3 to the state
to play an increasingly important role in the management of
Item Description:"Major subject: Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 123 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 101-109.