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FL Stat § 379.3381 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part V - Law Enforcement (Ss. 379.33-379.343)|379.3381 - Photographic evidence of illegally taken wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish.

379.3381 Photographic evidence of illegally taken wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish.—In any prosecution for a violation of this chapter, any other chapter, or rules of the commission, a photograph of illegally taken wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish may be deemed competent evidence of such property and may be admissible in the prosecution to the same extent as if such wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish were introduced as evidence. Such photograph shall bear a written description of the wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish alleged to have been illegally taken, the name of the violator, the location where the alleged illegal taking occurred, the name of the investigating law enforcement officer, the date the photograph was taken, and the name of the photographer. Such writing shall be made under oath by the investigating law enforcement officer, and the photograph shall be identified by the signature of the photographer.History.—s. 35, ch. 2009-86.
FL Stat § 379.3395 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part V - Law Enforcement (Ss. 379.33-379.343)|379.3395 - Seizure of illegal transportation devices; disposition; appraisal; forfeiture.

379.3395 Seizure of illegal transportation devices; disposition; appraisal; forfeiture.—(1) Any vehicle, vessel, or other transportation device used in the commission of the offense prohibited by s. 379.406, except a vehicle, vessel, or other transportation device duly registered as a common carrier and operated in lawful transaction of business as such carrier, shall be seized by the arresting officer, who shall promptly make return of the seizure and deliver the property to the director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The return shall describe the property seized and recite in detail the facts and circumstances under which it was seized, together with the reason that the property was subject to seizure. The return shall also contain the names of all persons known to the officer to be interested in the property.(2) The commission, upon receipt of the property, shall promptly fix its value and make return thereof to the clerk of the circuit court of the county wherein the article was seized; after which, on proper showing of ownership of the property by someone other than the person arrested, the property shall be returned by the court to the said owner.(3) Upon conviction of the violator, the property, if owned by the person convicted, shall be forfeited to the state under the procedure set forth in ss. 379.337 and 379.362, when not inconsistent with this section. All amounts received from the sale or other disposition of the property shall be paid into the State Game Trust Fund. If the property is not sold or converted, it shall be delivered to the director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.History.—s. 2, ch. 70-380; s. 4, ch. 98-391; s. 182, ch. 99-245; s. 12, ch. 2002-264; s. 125, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.9904.
FL Stat § 379.341 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part V - Law Enforcement (Ss. 379.33-379.343)|379.341 - Disposition of illegal fishing devices; exercise of police power.

379.341 Disposition of illegal fishing devices; exercise of police power.—(1) In all cases of arrest and conviction for use of illegal nets or traps or fishing devices, as provided in this chapter, such illegal net, trap, or fishing device is declared to be a nuisance and shall be seized and carried before the court having jurisdiction of such offense and such court shall order such illegal trap, net, or fishing device forfeited to the commission immediately after trial and conviction of the person in whose possession they were found. When any illegal net, trap, or fishing device is found in the fresh waters of the state, and its owner is not known to the officer finding it, such officer shall immediately procure from the county court judge an order forfeiting such illegal net, trap, or fishing device to the commission. The commission may destroy such illegal net, trap, or fishing device, if in its judgment such net, trap, or fishing device is not of value in the work of the commission.(2) When any nets, traps, or fishing devices are found being used illegally as provided in this chapter, the same shall be seized and forfeited to the commission as provided in this chapter.(3) This section is necessary for the more efficient and proper enforcement of the statutes and laws of this state prohibiting the illegal use of nets, traps, or fishing devices and is a lawful exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, health, and safety of the people of the state. All the provisions of this section shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.History.—s. 25, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(25); s. 1, ch. 59-81; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 133, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2002-264; s. 126, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2012-88.Note.—Former s. 372.31; s. 372.99021.
FL Stat § 379.342 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part V - Law Enforcement (Ss. 379.33-379.343)|379.342 - Applicability of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406.

379.342 Applicability of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406.—The provisions of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406 relating to seizure and forfeiture of animals or of vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices do not vitiate any valid lien, retain title contract, or chattel mortgage on such animals or vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices if such lien, retain title contract, or chattel mortgage is properly of public record at the time of the seizure.History.—s. 3, ch. 70-380; s. 145, ch. 79-400; s. 13, ch. 2002-264; s. 127, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.9905.
FL Stat § 379.343 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part V - Law Enforcement (Ss. 379.33-379.343)|379.343 - Rewards.

379.343 Rewards.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to offer rewards in amounts of up to $500 to any person furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who has inflicted or attempted to inflict bodily injury upon any commission officer engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.History.—s. 2, ch. 57-415; s. 1, ch. 59-352; s. 318, ch. 71-136; s. 5, ch. 91-134; s. 170, ch. 99-245; s. 5, ch. 2007-239; s. 128, ch. 2008-247; s. 25, ch. 2012-88.Note.—Former s. 372.911; s. 372.0715.
FL Stat § 379.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.35 - Review of fees for licenses and permits; review of exemptions.

379.35 Review of fees for licenses and permits; review of exemptions.—The fees for licenses and permits established under this chapter, and exemptions thereto, shall be reviewed by the Legislature during its regular session every 5 years beginning in 2000.History.—s. 15, ch. 99-353; s. 130, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.5711.
FL Stat § 379.3501 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3501 - Expiration of licenses and permits.

379.3501 Expiration of licenses and permits.—Each license or permit issued under this part must be dated when issued. Each license or permit issued under this part remains valid for 12 months after the date of issuance, except for a lifetime license issued pursuant to s. 379.354 which is valid from the date of issuance until the death of the individual to whom the license is issued unless otherwise revoked in accordance with s. 379.401 or s. 379.404, or a 5-year license issued pursuant to s. 379.354 which is valid for 5 consecutive years from the date of purchase unless otherwise revoked in accordance with s. 379.401 or s. 379.404, or a license issued pursuant to s. 379.354(5)(a), (b), (c), (d), or (g) or (8)(f), (g)2., or (h)1., which is valid for the period specified on the license. A resident lifetime license or a resident 5-year license that has been purchased by a resident of this state and who subsequently resides in another state shall be honored for activities authorized by that license.History.—s. 1, ch. 23148, 1945; s. 26, ch. 29615, 1955; s. 1, ch. 65-536; s. 2, ch. 78-163; s. 5, ch. 85-235; s. 8, ch. 86-158; s. 46, ch. 89-175; s. 13, ch. 90-243; s. 3, ch. 91-58; s. 5, ch. 91-78; s. 59, ch. 95-143; s. 3, ch. 96-265; s. 14, ch. 96-300; s. 20, ch. 2002-46; s. 17, ch. 2006-304; s. 20, ch. 2007-223; s. 131, ch. 2008-247; s. 55, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 372.571.
FL Stat § 379.3502 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3502 - License and permit not transferable.

379.3502 License and permit not transferable.—A person may not loan or transfer to another person, unless otherwise provided by commission rule or order, any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter, and a person, other than the person to whom the license or permit is issued, may not use a borrowed or transferred license or permit. A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.History.—s. 17, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(17); s. 12, ch. 85-235; s. 20, ch. 96-300; s. 132, ch. 2008-247; s. 8, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.59.
FL Stat § 379.3503 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3503 - False statement in application for license or permit.

379.3503 False statement in application for license or permit.—A person who swears or affirms to any false statement in any application for a license or permit provided by this chapter commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401, and any false statement contained in any application for such license or permit renders the license or permit void.History.—s. 16, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(16); s. 10, ch. 85-235; s. 6, ch. 91-134; s. 18, ch. 96-300; s. 133, ch. 2008-247; s. 9, ch. 2016-107; s. 9, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.58.
FL Stat § 379.3504 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3504 - Entering false information on licenses or permits.

379.3504 Entering false information on licenses or permits.—Whoever knowingly and willfully enters false information on, or allows or causes false information to be entered on or shown upon, any license or permit issued under this chapter in order to avoid prosecution or assist another in avoiding prosecution, or for any other wrongful purpose, commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-159; s. 11, ch. 85-235; s. 7, ch. 91-134; s. 19, ch. 96-300; s. 134, ch. 2008-247; s. 10, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.581.
FL Stat § 379.3511 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3511 - Appointment of subagents for the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits.

379.3511 Appointment of subagents for the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits.—(1) Subagents shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The commission may establish, by rule, procedures for the selection and appointment of subagents. The following are requirements for appointed subagents:(a) The commission may require each subagent to post an appropriate bond as determined by the commission, using an insurance company acceptable to the commission. In lieu of the bond, the commission may purchase blanket bonds covering all or selected subagents or may allow a subagent to post other security as required by the commission.(b) A subagent may sell licenses and permits as authorized by the commission at specific locations within the county and in states as will best serve the public interest and convenience in obtaining licenses and permits. The commission may prohibit subagents from selling certain licenses or permits.(c) It is unlawful for any person to handle licenses or permits for a fee or compensation of any kind unless he or she has been appointed as a subagent.(d) A subagent may charge and receive as his or her compensation 50 cents for each license or permit sold. This charge is in addition to the sum required by law to be collected for the sale and issuance of each license or permit. This charge does not apply to the shoreline fishing license; however, for each shoreline fishing license issued, the subagent may retain 50 cents from other license proceeds otherwise due the commission.(e) A subagent shall submit payment for and report the sale of licenses and permits to the commission as prescribed by the commission.(2) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or any other law enforcement agency may carry out any investigation necessary to secure information required to carry out and enforce this section.(3) All social security numbers that are provided pursuant to s. 379.352 and are contained in records of any subagent appointed under this section are confidential as provided in those sections.(4) A person who willfully violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, ch. 59-494; s. 1, ch. 65-509; s. 310, ch. 71-136; s. 106, ch. 71-355; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 80-369; s. 3, ch. 82-188; s. 31, ch. 83-218; s. 9, ch. 85-235; s. 14, ch. 90-243; s. 578, ch. 95-148; s. 17, ch. 96-300; s. 17, ch. 98-397; s. 138, ch. 99-245; s. 38, ch. 2000-362; ss. 25, 26, ch. 2002-46; s. 135, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2010-146; s. 82, ch. 2014-17; s. 11, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.574.
FL Stat § 379.3512 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3512 - Competitive bidding for certain sale of licenses and permits and the issuance of authorization numbers.

379.3512 Competitive bidding for certain sale of licenses and permits and the issuance of authorization numbers.—The commission is authorized to establish the following, using competitive bidding procedures:(1) A process and a vendor fee for the sale of licenses and permits, and the issuance of authorization numbers, over the telephone.(2) A process and a vendor fee for the electronic sale of licenses and permits and for the electronic issuance of authorization numbers.History.—s. 12, ch. 2002-46; s. 136, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.551.
FL Stat § 379.356 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.356 - Fish pond license.

379.356 Fish pond license.—The owner of a fish pond of more than 20 acres which is located entirely within her or his property may obtain a license from the commission for such pond at a fee of $3 per surface acre, and no fishing license shall be required of any person fishing in such licensed pond.History.—s. 4, ch. 85-235; s. 575, ch. 95-148; s. 141, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.5705.
FL Stat § 379.357 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.357 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license program for tarpon; fees; penalties.

379.357 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license program for tarpon; fees; penalties.—(1) The commission shall establish a license program for the purpose of issuing tags to individuals desiring to harvest fish of the species Megalops atlanticus, commonly known as tarpon, from the waters of the state. The tags shall be nontransferable, except that the commission may allow for a limited number of tags to be purchased by professional fishing guides for transfer to individuals, and issued by the commission in order of receipt of a properly completed application for a nonrefundable fee of $50 per tag. The commission and any tax collector may sell the tags and collect the fees therefor. Tarpon tags are valid from January 1 through December 31. To defray the cost of issuing any tag, the issuing tax collector shall collect and retain as his or her costs, in addition to the tag fee collected, the amount allowed under s. 379.352(6) for the issuance of licenses.(2) Proceeds from the sale of tarpon tags shall be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and shall be used to gather information directly applicable to tarpon management.(3) A person may not take, kill, or possess any fish of the species Megalops atlanticus, commonly known as tarpon, unless the person has purchased a tarpon tag and securely attached it through the lower jaw of the fish. A taxidermist may remove the tag during the process of mounting a tarpon. The removed tag shall remain with the fish during any subsequent storage or shipment. The purchase of a tarpon tag does not authorize the purchaser to harvest or possess tarpon in violation of commission rules. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.(4) A person may not sell, offer for sale, barter, exchange for merchandise, transport for sale, either within or without the state, offer to purchase, or purchase any species of fish known as tarpon. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.401.(5) The commission shall prescribe and provide suitable forms and tags necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.(6) This section does not apply to anyone who immediately returns a tarpon uninjured to the water at the place where the fish was caught.History.—s. 1, ch. 88-170; s. 215, ch. 94-356; s. 986, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 96-300; s. 28, ch. 96-321; s. 4, ch. 98-227; s. 100, ch. 99-245; s. 19, ch. 2002-46; s. 16, ch. 2006-304; s. 142, ch. 2008-247; s. 6, ch. 2015-161; s. 13, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 370.062; s. 372.5704.
FL Stat § 379.3582 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.3582 - Hunter safety course for juveniles.

379.3582 Hunter safety course for juveniles.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall develop a hunter safety course for juveniles who are at least 5 years of age but less than 16 years of age. The course must include, but is not limited to, instruction in the competent and safe handling of firearms, conservation, and hunting ethics. The course must be appropriate for the ages of the students. The course is voluntary and must be offered in each county in the state at least annually. The course is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the hunter safety course prescribed in s. 379.3581.History.—s. 2, ch. 96-193; s. 137, ch. 99-245; s. 144, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.5718.
FL Stat § 379.359 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VI - Licenses for Recreational Activities (Ss. 379.35-379.359)|379.359 - License application provision for voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.

379.359 License application provision for voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.—The application for any license for recreational activities issued under this part must include a check-off provision that permits the applicant for licensure to make a voluntary contribution of $2. The commission may retain up to 90 cents from each contribution to cover administrative costs. The remainder shall be distributed quarterly by the commission to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., located in Palmetto. Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., shall use the contributions to breed, raise, and train guide dogs for the blind, specifically for the “Paws for Patriots” program, including in-residence training for veterans who are provided guide dogs by Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-224; s. 14, ch. 2016-107.
FL Stat § 379.364 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part VII - Nonrecreational Licenses (Ss. 379.361-379.377)|379.364 - License required for fur and hide dealers.

379.364 License required for fur and hide dealers.—(1) A person may not engage in the business of a dealer or buyer in green or dried alligator hides or green or dried furs in the state or purchase such hides or furs within the state until the person has been licensed as provided in this section.(2) A person who solicits business through the mail, or by advertising, or who travels to buy or employs or has other agents or buyers, shall be deemed a dealer.(3) A resident dealer must pay a license fee of $100 per annum.(4) A nonresident dealer must pay a license fee of $500 per annum.(5) A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.History.—s. 61, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(61); s. 581, ch. 95-148; s. 141, ch. 99-245; s. 39, ch. 2000-362; s. 150, ch. 2008-247; s. 8, ch. 2015-161; s. 16, ch. 2016-107.Note.—Former s. 372.66.