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FL Stat § 379.2223 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2223 - Control and management of state game lands.

379.2223 Control and management of state game lands.—(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to make, adopt, promulgate, amend, repeal, and enforce all reasonable rules and regulations necessary for the protection, control, operation, management, or development of lands or waters owned by, leased by, or otherwise assigned to, the commission for fish or wildlife management purposes, including, but not limited to, the right of ingress and egress. Before any such rule or regulation is adopted, other than one relating to wild animal life, marine life, or freshwater aquatic life, the commission shall obtain the consent and agreement, in writing, of the owner, in the case of privately owned lands or waters, or the owner or primary custodian, in the case of public lands or waters.(2) A person who violates a rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this section is subject to penalties as provided in s. 379.401.History.—s. 1, ch. 70-40; s. 306, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 90-39; s. 128, ch. 99-245; s. 20, ch. 2000-197; s. 29, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.121.
FL Stat § 379.2224 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2224 - Preserves, refuges, etc., not tax-exempt.

379.2224 Preserves, refuges, etc., not tax-exempt.—No property acquired by purchase, lease, gift, contract to purchase or lease, or otherwise, under the provisions of this chapter, as state game lands, or any private lands used as game refuges, shooting grounds, privileges, hatcheries or breeding grounds for fish, game, birds or fur-bearing animals, except state-owned lands being used for the protection of game, fish or fur-bearing animals under the provisions of this chapter, shall be exempt from state, county or district taxation. Any contract, lease, gift or purchase of land for such purposes which attempts to exempt or partially exempt such property from taxation shall be null and void and of no effect.History.—s. 67, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(67); s. 30, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.19.
FL Stat § 379.2225 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2225 - Everglades recreational sites; definitions.

379.2225 Everglades recreational sites; definitions.—(1) PURPOSE.—It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the development and management of recreational sites in the water conservation areas of the Florida Everglades when such development:(a) Can be accomplished without endangering the water quality and quantity of supply and where environmental impact will be minimal.(b) Is located on the exterior fringes of the Everglades to discourage extensive uncontrolled use of the interior regions.(c) Is located where convenient access is possible for the millions of Floridians living in urban areas.(d) Offers recreational potential for nature trails, bird study, picnic areas, boating, fishing, hunting, and target shooting.(e) Is located where proper management and law enforcement can be provided.(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section:(a) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(b) “Indian reservations” means lands as designated by chapter 285.(c) “Development of recreational sites” means any improvements to existing facilities or sites and also such new selection and improvements as are needed for the various recreational activities as herein provided.(3) RECREATIONAL SITES.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is directed to develop, manage, and enforce laws on certain recreational sites in the water conservation areas of the Everglades from funds to be appropriated by the Legislature.(4) No recreational site will be developed on any Indian reservations as created by chapter 285 without first obtaining written approval for such development from the Indians of the particular reservation lands affected.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ch. 73-249; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 4, ch. 78-323; s. 25, ch. 83-85; s. 27, ch. 83-218; s. 15, ch. 95-146; s. 22, ch. 99-5; s. 118, ch. 99-245; s. 31, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.025.
FL Stat § 379.2231 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2231 - Additional assessment; Wildlife Alert Reward Association, Inc.

379.2231 Additional assessment; Wildlife Alert Reward Association, Inc.—(1) As used in this section, the term “convicted” or “conviction” means any judicial disposition other than acquittal or dismissal.(2) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a court may order a person who is convicted of a violation of this chapter or of a rule or order of the commission to pay an assessment directly to Wildlife Alert Reward Association, Inc.(3) Wildlife Alert Reward Association, Inc., may pay a reward, from the funds assessed pursuant to subsection (2), to a person who provides information leading to the arrest of an individual or individuals for a violation of this chapter or of a rule or order of the commission.History.—s. 11, ch. 2019-93.
FL Stat § 379.224 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.224 - Memorandum of agreement relating to Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

379.224 Memorandum of agreement relating to Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.—A memorandum of agreement will be developed between the Department of Environmental Protection and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission which will detail the responsibilities of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to the department, to include, at a minimum, the following services:(1) Environmental monitoring and assessment.(2) Restoration research and development of restoration technology.(3) Technical support and response for oil spills, ship groundings, major marine species die-offs, hazardous spills, and natural disasters.History.—s. 14, ch. 99-245; s. 4, ch. 2004-264; s. 33, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.06091.
FL Stat § 379.2251 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2251 - Agreements with Federal Government for the preservation of saltwater fisheries; authority of commission.

379.2251 Agreements with Federal Government for the preservation of saltwater fisheries; authority of commission.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized and empowered to enter into cooperative agreements with the Federal Government or agencies thereof for the purpose of preserving saltwater fisheries within and without state waters and for the purpose of protecting against overfishing, waste, depletion, or any abuse whatsoever. Such authority includes the authority to enter into cooperative agreements whereby officers of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are empowered to enforce federal statutes and rules pertaining to fisheries management. When differences between state and federal laws occur, state laws shall take precedence.History.—s. 1, ch. 83-225; s. 223, ch. 94-356; s. 244, ch. 99-245; s. 34, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.103.
FL Stat § 379.2252 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2252 - Compacts and agreements; generally.

379.2252 Compacts and agreements; generally.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may enter into agreements of reciprocity with the fish commissioners or other departments or other proper officials of other states, whereby the citizens of the state may be permitted to take or catch shrimp or prawn from the waters under the jurisdiction of such other states, upon similar agreements to allow such nonresidents or aliens to fish for or catch seafood products within the jurisdiction of the state regardless of residence.History.—s. 2, ch. 28145, 1953; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 237, ch. 94-356; s. 252, ch. 99-245; s. 35, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.18.
FL Stat § 379.2256 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2256 - Compact licensing and enforcement authority; administrative review.

379.2256 Compact licensing and enforcement authority; administrative review.—(1) LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.—For purposes of this act and the interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the licensing authority for the State of Florida and shall enforce the interstate Wildlife Violator Compact and shall do all things within the commission’s jurisdiction which are necessary to effectuate the purposes and the intent of the compact. The commission may execute a resolution of ratification to formalize the State of Florida’s entry into the compact. Upon adoption of the Wildlife Violator Compact, the commission may adopt rules to administer the provisions of the compact.(2) ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW.—Any action committed or omitted by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under or in the enforcement of the Wildlife Violator Compact created in s. 379.2255 is subject to review under chapter 120.History.—s. 34, ch. 2006-304; s. 39, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.8311.
FL Stat § 379.2257 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2257 - Cooperative agreements with United States Forest Service; penalty.

379.2257 Cooperative agreements with United States Forest Service; penalty.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized and empowered:(1) To enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Forest Service for the development of game, bird, fish, reptile, or fur-bearing animal management and demonstration projects on and in the Osceola National Forest in Columbia and Baker Counties, and in the Ocala National Forest in Marion, Lake, and Putnam Counties and in the Apalachicola National Forest in Liberty County. Provided, however, that no such cooperative agreements shall become effective in any county concerned until confirmed by the board of county commissioners of such county expressed through appropriate resolution.(2) In cooperation with the United States Forest Service, to make, adopt, promulgate, amend, and repeal rules and regulations, consistent with law, for the further or better control of hunting, fishing, and control of wildlife in the above National Forests or parts thereof; to shorten seasons and reduce bag limits, or shorten or close seasons on any species of game, bird, fish, reptile, or fur-bearing animal within the limits prescribed by the Florida law, in the above enumerated National Forests or parts thereof, when it shall find after investigation that such action is necessary to assure the maintenance of an adequate supply of wildlife.(3) In addition to the requirements of chapter 120, notice of the making and adoption of rules and regulations pursuant to this section shall be given by posting the notices or copies of the rules and regulations in the offices of the county judges and in the post offices within the area to be affected and within 10 miles thereof. In addition to the posting of the notices, copies of the notices or rules and regulations shall be published in newspapers published at the county seats of Baker, Columbia, Marion, Lake, Putnam, and Liberty Counties, or so many thereof as have newspapers, once between 28 and 35 days and once between 14 and 21 days before the opening of the state hunting season in those areas. A person who violates any rules or regulations of the commission to manage such areas under cooperative agreements between the commission and the United States Forest Service is subject to penalties as provided in s. 379.401.History.—ss. 1-4, 7, 8, ch. 17939, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 1977(117), 8135(9-a); s. 1, ch. 23090, 1945; s. 315, ch. 71-136; s. 16, ch. 78-95; s. 158, ch. 99-245; s. 40, ch. 2008-247; s. 5, ch. 2014-136; s. 2, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.74.
FL Stat § 379.2258 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2258 - Assent to provisions of Act of Congress of September 2, 1937.

379.2258 Assent to provisions of Act of Congress of September 2, 1937.—(1) The state hereby assents to the provisions of the Act of Congress entitled “An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the States in Wildlife Restoration Projects, and for other purposes,” approved September 2, 1937 (Pub. L. No. 415, 75th Congress), and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to perform such acts as may be necessary to the conduct and establishment of cooperative wildlife restoration projects, as defined in said Act of Congress, in compliance with said act and rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture thereunder.(2) From and after the passage of this section it shall be unlawful to divert any funds accruing to the state from license fees paid by hunters for any purpose other than the administration of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of the state.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 20223, 1941; s. 161, ch. 99-245; s. 41, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.77.
FL Stat § 379.2259 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2259 - Assent to federal acts.

379.2259 Assent to federal acts.—(1) The state hereby assents to the provisions of the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act of August 9, 1950, as amended. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall perform such activities as are necessary to conduct wildlife and sportfish restoration projects, as defined in such Act of Congress and in compliance with the act and rules adopted thereunder by the United States Department of the Interior. Furthermore, the commission shall develop and implement programs to manage, protect, restore, and conserve marine mammals and the marine fishery and shall develop and implement similar programs for wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life.(2) Revenues from fees paid by hunters and sport fishers may not be diverted to purposes other than the administration of fish and wildlife programs by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Administration of the state fish and wildlife programs includes only those functions of fish and wildlife management as are the responsibility of and under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(3) This section shall be construed in harmony with s. 379.2258.History.—s. 8, ch. 90-243; s. 247, ch. 94-356; s. 1004, ch. 95-148; s. 162, ch. 99-245; s. 42, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.7701.
FL Stat § 379.2271 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2271 - Harmful-Algal-Bloom Task Force.

379.2271 Harmful-Algal-Bloom Task Force.—(1) There is established a Harmful-Algal-Bloom Task Force for the purpose of determining research, monitoring, control, and mitigation strategies for red tide and other harmful algal blooms in Florida waters. The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute shall appoint to the task force scientists, engineers, economists, members of citizen groups, and members of government. The task force shall determine research and monitoring priorities and control and mitigation strategies and make recommendations to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute for using funds as provided in this act.(2) The Harmful-Algal-Bloom Task Force shall:(a) Review the status and adequacy of information for monitoring physical, chemical, biological, economic, and public health factors affecting harmful algal blooms in Florida;(b) Develop research and monitoring priorities for harmful algal blooms in Florida, including detection, prediction, mitigation, and control;(c) Develop recommendations that can be implemented by state and local governments to develop a response plan and to predict, mitigate, and control the effects of harmful algal blooms; and(d) Make recommendations to the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute for research, detection, monitoring, prediction, mitigation, and control of harmful algal blooms in Florida.History.—s. 1, ch. 99-185; s. 5, ch. 2004-264; s. 44, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.06092.
FL Stat § 379.2272 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2272 - Harmful-algal-bloom program; implementation; goals; funding.

379.2272 Harmful-algal-bloom program; implementation; goals; funding.—(1)(a) The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute shall implement a program designed to increase the knowledge of factors that control harmful algal blooms, including red tide, and to gain knowledge to be used for the early detection of factors precipitating harmful algal blooms for accurate prediction of the extent and seriousness of harmful algal blooms and for undertaking successful efforts to control and mitigate the effects of harmful algal blooms.(b) The Legislature intends that this program enhance and address areas that are not adequately covered in the cooperative federal-state program known as Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms (ECOHAB-Florida), which includes the University of South Florida, the Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.(c) The goal of this program is to enable resource managers to assess the potential for public health damage and economic damage from a given bloom and to undertake control and mitigation efforts through the development and application of an integrated detection and prediction network for monitoring and responding to the development and movement of harmful algal blooms in Florida marine and estuarine waters.(2) A financial disbursement program is created within the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to implement the provisions of this act. Under the program, the institute shall provide funding and technical assistance to government agencies, research universities, coastal local governments, and organizations with scientific and technical expertise for the purposes of harmful-algal-bloom research, economic impact study, monitoring, detection, control, and mitigation. The program may be funded from state, federal, and private contributions.History.—s. 2, ch. 99-185; s. 6, ch. 2004-264; s. 45, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.06093.
FL Stat § 379.2281 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2281 - Jim Woodruff Dam; reciprocity agreements.

379.2281 Jim Woodruff Dam; reciprocity agreements.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of the state is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement of the reciprocity with the game and fish commissioners or the appropriate officials or departments of the State of Georgia and the State of Alabama relative to the taking of game and freshwater fish from the waters of the lake created by the Jim Woodruff Dam by permitting reciprocal license privileges.History.—s. 1, ch. 57-193; s. 175, ch. 99-245; s. 46, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.97.
FL Stat § 379.2282 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2282 - St. Marys River; reciprocity agreements.

379.2282 St. Marys River; reciprocity agreements.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of the state is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement of reciprocity with the game and fish commissioner or the appropriate officials or departments of the State of Georgia relative to the taking of game and freshwater fish from the waters of the St. Marys River by permitting reciprocal agreement license privileges.History.—s. 1, ch. 61-523; s. 176, ch. 99-245; s. 47, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.971.
FL Stat § 379.2292 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.2292 - Endangered and Threatened Species Reward Program.

379.2292 Endangered and Threatened Species Reward Program.—(1) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Endangered and Threatened Species Reward Program, to be funded from the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund. The commission may post rewards to persons responsible for providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons illegally killing or wounding or wrongfully possessing any of the endangered and threatened species listed on the official Florida list of such species maintained by the commission or the arrest and conviction of persons who violate s. 379.4115. Additional funds may be provided by donations from interested individuals and organizations. The reward program is to be administered by the commission. The commission shall establish a schedule of rewards.(2) The commission may expend funds only for the following purposes:(a) The payment of rewards to persons, other than law enforcement officers, commission personnel, and members of their immediate families, for information as specified in subsection (1); or(b) The promotion of public recognition and awareness of the Endangered and Threatened Species Reward Program.History.—s. 2, ch. 79-217; s. 29, ch. 83-218; s. 18, ch. 94-265; s. 49, ch. 99-245; s. 49, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.073.