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
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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1996.
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| 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 |
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| 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. |