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FL Stat § 379.203 (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)|379.203 - Dedicated License Trust Fund.

379.203 Dedicated License Trust Fund.—(1) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Dedicated License Trust Fund. The fund shall be credited with moneys collected pursuant to s. 379.354 for 5-year licenses and permits and replacement 5-year licenses.(2)(a) One-fifth of the total proceeds from the sale of 5-year hunting and freshwater fishing licenses, permits, and replacement licenses, and all interest derived therefrom, shall be appropriated annually to the State Game Trust Fund.(b) One-fifth of the total proceeds from the sale of 5-year saltwater fishing licenses, permits, and replacement licenses, and all interest derived therefrom, shall be appropriated annually to the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund.(3) The fund shall be exempt from the provisions of s. 215.20.History.—s. 2, ch. 91-78; s. 126, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2002-46; s. 13, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.106.
FL Stat § 379.204 (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)|379.204 - Federal Grants Trust Fund.

379.204 Federal Grants Trust Fund.—(1) The Federal Grants Trust Fund is created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant activities funded by restricted program revenues. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and funding from the Federal Government, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-19; s. 2, ch. 2008-22; s. 14, ch. 2008-247; s. 14, ch. 2010-4; s. 40, ch. 2011-47; s. 6, ch. 2016-11.Note.—Former s. 372.102.
FL Stat § 379.205 (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)|379.205 - Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.

379.205 Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.—(1) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund to be used exclusively for the purposes of this section.(2) The commission shall spend money from the fund and all interest derived from its investments and reinvestments only for the following purposes:(a) To manage and protect existing Florida panther populations by increasing panther food sources where food is a limiting factor, determining conflicts between public use and panther survival, maintaining sufficient genetic variability in existing populations, and undertaking management and enforcement activities that protect panther habitat.(b) To educate the public concerning the value of the panther and the necessity for panther management.(c) To reestablish Florida panthers into areas of suitable habitat, where feasible, by assessing the necessity of a captive breeding program for purposes of reintroduction of the panthers into the suitable habitat; selecting potential sites for reintroduction and investigating associated human sociological aspects; and assessing the potential for panther habitat acquisition.(d) For Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission administrative costs and for the promotion and marketing of the Florida panther license plate as authorized under s. 320.08058.(3) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to receive donations for deposit into the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund.History.—ss. 2, 4, ch. 83-173; s. 26, ch. 97-153; s. 1, ch. 97-259; s. 3, ch. 98-333; s. 16, ch. 99-4; s. 149, ch. 99-245; s. 5, ch. 2005-158; s. 18, ch. 2007-223; s. 15, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2021-54.Note.—Former s. 372.672.
FL Stat § 379.206 (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)|379.206 - Grants and Donations Trust Fund.

379.206 Grants and Donations Trust Fund.—(1) The Grants and Donations Trust Fund is created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for allowable grant and donor agreement activities funded by restricted contractual revenue. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and donations from private and public nonfederal sources, development-of-regional-impact wildlife mitigation contributions, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds.(3) If acquisition pursuant to this section will result in state ownership of land, title shall be vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund as required in chapter 253. Land acquisition pursuant to this section shall be voluntary, negotiated acquisition and, if title is to be vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, is subject to the acquisition procedures of s. 253.025.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-20; s. 2, ch. 2008-23; s. 16, ch. 2008-247; s. 15, ch. 2010-4; s. 59, ch. 2015-229.Note.—Former s. 372.103.
FL Stat § 379.207 (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)|379.207 - Lifetime Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund.

379.207 Lifetime Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund.—(1) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Lifetime Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund to be used for the purpose of supporting fish and wildlife conservation programs of the state in accordance with this section.(2) The principal of the fund shall be derived from the following:(a) Proceeds of any gifts, grants, and contributions to the state which are specifically designated for inclusion in the fund.(b) Proceeds from the sale of lifetime licenses issued in accordance with s. 379.354.(3) The fund is declared to constitute a special trust derived from a contractual relationship between the state and the members of the public whose investments contribute to the fund. In recognition of such special trust, the following limitations and restrictions are placed on expenditures from the funds:(a) No expenditure or disbursement shall be made from the principal of the fund.(b) The interest income received and accruing from the investments of proceeds from the sale of lifetime freshwater fishing licenses and lifetime hunting licenses shall be spent in furtherance of the commission’s management, protection, and conservation of wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life as set forth in s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution and this chapter and as otherwise authorized by the Legislature.(c) The interest income received and accruing from the investments of proceeds from the sale of lifetime saltwater fishing licenses shall be expended for marine law enforcement, marine research, and marine fishery enhancement.(d) Any limitations or restrictions specified by the donors on the uses of the interest income derived from gifts, grants, and voluntary contributions shall be respected but shall not be binding.(e) The fund shall be exempt from the provisions of s. 215.20.(4) In the event of a future dissolution or reorganization of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, any state agency which succeeds the commission or assumes its constitutional or statutory responsibilities shall, through its agency head acting ex officio, assume the trusteeship of the fund and shall be bound by all the limitations and restrictions placed by this section on expenditures from the fund. No repeal or modification of this chapter or s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution shall alter the fundamental purposes to which the fund may be applied. No dissolution or reorganization of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall invalidate any lifetime license issued in accordance with this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 91-78; s. 125, ch. 99-245; s. 9, ch. 2002-46; s. 17, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2013-22.Note.—Former s. 372.105.
FL Stat § 379.209 (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)|379.209 - Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund.

379.209 Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund.—(1) The Legislature recognizes the value of maintaining ecologically healthy and stable populations of a wide diversity of fish and wildlife species and recognizes the need for monitoring, research, management, and public awareness of all wildlife species in order to guarantee that self-sustaining populations be conserved. The Legislature further recognizes that research and management for game species traditionally have been supported by licenses and fees collected by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for consumptive uses of wildlife and that no such support mechanism is available for species not commonly pursued for sport or profit. It is the intent of the Legislature that the funds provided herein be spent to identify and meet the needs of nongame wildlife as a first priority with the ultimate goal of establishing an integrated approach to the management and conservation of all native fish, wildlife, and plants.(2)(a) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund. The fund shall be credited with moneys collected pursuant to ss. 319.32(3) and 320.02(8). Additional funds may be provided from legislative appropriations and by donations from interested individuals and organizations. The commission may invest and reinvest the funds and the interest thereof of the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund. The commission shall designate an identifiable unit to administer the trust fund.(b) Proceeds from the trust fund shall be used for the following purposes:1. Documentation of population trends of nongame wildlife and assessment of wildlife habitat, in coordination with the database of Florida natural areas inventory.2. Establishment of effective conservation, management, and regulatory programs for nongame wildlife of the state.3. Public education programs.(3) The commission may enter into cooperative agreements or memoranda of understanding with related agencies to coordinate nongame programs.History.—s. 1, ch. 83-173; s. 1, ch. 84-194; s. 184, ch. 99-245; s. 21, ch. 2000-197; s. 19, ch. 2008-247; s. 52, ch. 2009-86; s. 30, ch. 2012-119; s. 8, ch. 2014-18; s. 3, ch. 2021-54.Note.—Former s. 372.991.
FL Stat § 379.211 (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)|379.211 - State Game Trust Fund.

379.211 State Game Trust Fund.—The funds resulting from the operation of the commission and from the administration of the laws and regulations pertaining to birds, game, fur-bearing animals, freshwater fish, reptiles, and amphibians, together with any other funds specifically provided for such purposes, shall constitute the State Game Trust Fund and shall be used by the commission as it shall deem fit, including the investment and reinvestment of the funds and the interest thereof, for the purpose of carrying out this section. The annual use fees deposited into the trust fund from the sale of the Largemouth Bass license plate may be expended for the purposes provided under s. 320.08058(17). The commission may not obligate itself beyond the current resources of the State Game Trust Fund unless specifically so authorized by the Legislature.History.—s. 13, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17016, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(3); s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 14, ch. 2007-223; s. 78, ch. 2008-4; s. 20, ch. 2008-247; s. 4, ch. 2021-54.Note.—Former s. 372.09.
FL Stat § 379.212 (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)|379.212 - Land Acquisition Trust Fund.

379.212 Land Acquisition Trust Fund.—(1)(a) There is established within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to implement s. 28, Art. X of the State Constitution.(b) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or its designee shall manage such lands for the primary purpose of maintaining and enhancing their habitat value for fish and wildlife. Other uses may be allowed that are not contrary to this purpose.(c) Where acquisition pursuant to this section will result in state ownership of land, title shall be vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund as required in chapter 253. Land acquisition pursuant to this section shall be voluntary, negotiated acquisition and, where title is to be vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, is subject to the acquisition procedures of s. 253.025.(d) Acquisition costs shall include purchase prices and costs and fees associated with title work, surveys, and appraisals required to complete an acquisition.(2) The fund may be credited with funds transferred from the Land Acquisition Trust Fund within the Department of Environmental Protection as provided in s. 375.041.(3) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall maintain the integrity of such moneys transferred from the Department of Environmental Protection. Any transferred moneys available from reversions and reductions in budget authority shall be transferred back to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection within 15 days after such reversion or reduction and must be available for future appropriation pursuant to s. 28, Art. X of the State Constitution.History.—s. 20, ch. 90-136; s. 10, ch. 90-217; s. 2, ch. 90-227; s. 20, ch. 94-240; s. 17, ch. 94-265; s. 124, ch. 99-245; s. 21, ch. 2008-247; s. 2, ch. 2013-22; s. 60, ch. 2015-229.Note.—Former s. 372.074.
FL Stat § 379.213 (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)|379.213 - Save the Manatee Trust Fund.

379.213 Save the Manatee Trust Fund.—(1) The Save the Manatee Trust Fund shall be administered by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The commission may invest and reinvest the funds and the interest thereof of the Save the Manatee Trust Fund. Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 320.08058, 328.66, 328.72, 328.74, 328.76, and 379.2431. The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may receive donations for deposit into the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 3, ch. 2013-22; s. 5, ch. 2021-54.
FL Stat § 379.214 (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)|379.214 - Invasive Plant Control Trust Fund.

379.214 Invasive Plant Control Trust Fund.—(1) The Invasive Plant Control Trust Fund shall be administered by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The commission may invest and reinvest the funds and the interest thereof of the Invasive Plant Control Trust Fund. Funds to be credited to and uses of the trust fund shall be administered in accordance with ss. 206.606, 328.76, 369.20, 369.22, 369.252, and 379.502 and may also be used for commission administrative costs.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 4, ch. 2013-22; s. 62, ch. 2015-229; s. 7, ch. 2021-54.
FL Stat § 379.2201 (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)|379.2201 - Deposit of license fees; allocation of federal funds.

379.2201 Deposit of license fees; allocation of federal funds.—(1) Except as provided in ss. 379.203 and 379.207, all saltwater license and permit fees collected pursuant to s. 379.354 shall be deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund, to be used as follows:(a) Not more than 7.5 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for administration of the licensing program and for information and education.(b) Not less than 30 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for law enforcement.(c) Not less than 32.5 percent of the total fees collected shall be used for marine research and management.(d) Not less than 30 percent of the total fees collected, for fishery enhancement, including, but not limited to, fishery statistics development, artificial reefs, and fish hatcheries.(2) The proceeds from recreational saltwater fishing license fees paid by fishers shall only be appropriated to the commission.(3) Funds available from the Wallop-Breaux Aquatic Resources Trust Fund shall be distributed by the commission between freshwater fisheries management and research and marine fisheries management and research in proportion to the numbers of resident fresh and saltwater anglers as determined by the most current data on license sales. Unless otherwise provided by federal law, the commission, at a minimum, shall provide the following:(a) Not less than 5 percent or more than 10 percent of the funds allocated to the commission shall be expended for an aquatic resources education program; and(b) Not less than 10 percent of the funds allocated to the commission shall be expended for acquisition, development, renovation, or improvement of boating facilities.History.—s. 7, ch. 89-270; s. 6, ch. 90-243; s. 13, ch. 91-78; s. 212, ch. 94-356; s. 985, ch. 95-148; s. 5, ch. 96-300; s. 25, ch. 96-321; s. 4, ch. 98-203; s. 42, ch. 99-245; s. 17, ch. 2002-46; s. 10, ch. 2004-264; s. 1, ch. 2007-337; s. 22, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.0608; s. 372.5701.
FL Stat § 379.2202 (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)|379.2202 - Expenditure of funds.

379.2202 Expenditure of funds.—Any moneys available pursuant to s. 379.2201(1)(c) may be expended by the commission within Florida through grants and contracts for research with research institutions including but not limited to: Florida Sea Grant; Florida Marine Resources Council; Harbour Branch Oceanographic Institute; Fish and Wildlife Research Institute of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Mote Marine Laboratory; Marine Resources Development Foundation; Florida Institute of Oceanography; Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science; and Smithsonian Marine Station at Ft. Pierce.History.—s. 10, ch. 89-270; s. 213, ch. 94-356; s. 26, ch. 96-321; s. 240, ch. 99-245; s. 18, ch. 2002-46; s. 11, ch. 2004-264; s. 23, ch. 2008-247; s. 2, ch. 2013-235.Note.—Former s. 370.0609; s. 372.5702.
FL Stat § 379.2203 (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)|379.2203 - Disposition of fines, penalties, and forfeitures.

379.2203 Disposition of fines, penalties, and forfeitures.—(1) All moneys collected from fines, penalties, proceeds from unclaimed bonds, or forfeitures of bail of persons convicted under this chapter shall be deposited in the fine and forfeiture fund established pursuant to s. 142.01 where such convictions are had, except for the disposition of moneys as provided in subsection (2).(2) All moneys collected from fines, penalties, or forfeitures of bail of persons convicted of violations of rules, regulations, or orders of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission concerning endangered or threatened species or of violation of s. 379.3014, s. 379.409, or s. 379.4115 shall be remitted by the clerk of the court to the Department of Revenue to be deposited in the Nongame Wildlife Trust Fund.History.—s. 12, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(12); s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 1, ch. 70-370; s. 3, ch. 79-217; s. 2, ch. 81-191; s. 19, ch. 94-265; s. 156, ch. 99-245; s. 4, ch. 2000-153; s. 15, ch. 2001-122; s. 66, ch. 2004-265; s. 54, ch. 2005-236; s. 24, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.72.
FL Stat § 379.2213 (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)|379.2213 - Management area permit revenues.

379.2213 Management area permit revenues.—The commission shall expend the revenue generated from the sale of the management area permit as provided for in s. 379.354(8)(g) or that pro rata portion of any license that includes management area privileges as provided for in s. 379.354(4)(h), (i), and (j) for the lease, management, and protection of lands for public hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 25463, 1949; s. 1, ch. 59-390; s. 1, ch. 72-337; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 2, ch. 76-67; s. 1, ch. 79-372; s. 2, ch. 80-180; s. 2, ch. 82-188; s. 8, ch. 85-235; s. 10, ch. 85-324; s. 2, ch. 86-158; s. 8, ch. 91-78; s. 7, ch. 96-265; s. 162, ch. 99-13; s. 24, ch. 2002-46; s. 4, ch. 2005-45; s. 19, ch. 2006-304; s. 23, ch. 2007-223; s. 27, ch. 2008-247; s. 54, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 372.573.
FL Stat § 379.2222 (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)|379.2222 - Acquisition of state game lands.

379.2222 Acquisition of state game lands.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, with the approval of the Governor, may acquire, in the name of the state, lands and waters suitable for the protection and propagation of game, fish, nongame birds, or fur-bearing animals, or for hunting purposes, game farms, by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise to be known as state game lands. The said commission may erect such buildings and fences as may be deemed necessary to properly maintain and protect such lands, or for propagation of game, nongame birds, freshwater fish, or fur-bearing animals. The title of land acquired by purchase, lease, gift or otherwise, shall be approved by the Department of Legal Affairs. The deed to such lands shall be deposited as are deeds to other state lands. No property acquired under this section shall be exempt from state, county, or district taxation.History.—ss. 6, 67, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(6), 1977 (67); s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945; s. 25, ch. 29615, 1955; ss. 11, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 127, ch. 99-245; s. 28, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.12.