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2023 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) › 379.3312 - Powers of arrest by agents of commission.

379.3312 Powers of arrest by agents of commission.—Any certified law enforcement officer of the commission, upon receiving information, relayed to her or him from any law enforcement officer stationed on the ground, on the water, or in the air, that a driver, operator, or occupant of any vehicle, boat, or airboat has violated any section of chapter 327, chapter 328, or this chapter, or s. 597.010 or s. 597.020, may arrest the driver, operator, or occupant for violation of such laws when reasonable and proper identification of the vehicle, boat, or airboat and reasonable and probable grounds to believe that the driver, operator, or occupant has committed or is committing any such offense have been communicated to the arresting officer by the other officer stationed on the ground, on the water, or in the air.
History.—s. 1, ch. 70-396; s. 1, ch. 79-217; s. 242, ch. 94-356; s. 1000, ch. 95-148; s. 123, ch. 99-245; s. 14, ch. 2000-364; s. 115, ch. 2008-247; s. 21, ch. 2012-88.
Note.—Former s. 372.071.
2023 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) › 379.332 - Prosecutions; state attorney to represent state.

379.332 Prosecutions; state attorney to represent state.—
(1) The prosecuting officers of the several courts of criminal jurisdiction of this state shall investigate and prosecute all violations of the laws relating to game, freshwater fish, nongame birds, and fur-bearing animals which may be brought to their attention by the commission or its conservation officers, or which may otherwise come to their knowledge.
(2) The state attorney shall represent the state in any forfeiture proceeding under this chapter. The Department of Legal Affairs shall represent the state in all appeals from judgments of forfeiture to the Supreme Court. The state may appeal any judgment denying forfeiture in whole or in part that may be otherwise adverse to the state.
History.—s. 11, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(11); s. 152, ch. 99-245; s. 8, ch. 2002-264; s. 117, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.70.
2023 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) › 379.333 - Arrest by officers of the commission; recognizance; cash bond; citation.

379.333 Arrest by officers of the commission; recognizance; cash bond; citation.—
(1) In all cases of arrest by officers of the commission, the person arrested shall be delivered forthwith by such officer to the sheriff of the county, or the officer shall obtain from such person arrested a recognizance or, if deemed necessary, a cash bond or other sufficient security conditioned for her or his appearance before the proper tribunal of such county to answer the charge for which the person has been arrested.
(2) All officers of the commission shall deliver all bonds accepted and approved by them to the sheriff of the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.
(3) Any person so arrested and released on her or his own recognizance by an officer and who shall fail to appear or respond to the proper citation to appear, shall, in addition to the charge relating to wildlife or freshwater fish, be charged with that offense of failing to respond to such citation and, upon conviction, be punished as for a misdemeanor. A written warning to this effect shall be given at the time of arrest of such person.
History.—s. 1, ch. 65-229; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 246, ch. 94-356; s. 1003, ch. 95-148; s. 153, ch. 99-245; s. 118, ch. 2008-247; s. 23, ch. 2012-88; s. 81, ch. 2014-17.
Note.—Former s. 372.701.
2023 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) › 379.334 - Search and seizure authorized and limited.

379.334 Search and seizure authorized and limited.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its conservation officers shall have authority when they have reasonable and probable cause to believe that the provisions of this chapter have been violated, to board any vessel, boat, or vehicle or to enter any fishhouse or warehouse or other building, exclusive of residence, in which game, hides, fur-bearing animals, fish, or fish nets are kept and to search for and seize any such game, hides, fur-bearing animals, fish, or fish nets had or held therein in violation of law. Provided, however, that no search without warrant shall be made under any of the provisions of this chapter, unless the officer making such search has such information from a reliable source as would lead a prudent and cautious person to believe that some provision of this chapter is being violated.
History.—s. 30, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(30); s. 584, ch. 95-148; s. 159, ch. 99-245; s. 119, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.76.
2023 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) › 379.335 - Issuance of warrant for search of private dwelling.

379.335 Issuance of warrant for search of private dwelling.—
(1) A search warrant may be issued on application by a commissioned officer of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to search any private dwelling occupied as such when it is being used for the unlawful sale or purchase of wildlife or freshwater fish being unlawfully kept therein. The term “private dwelling” shall be construed to include the room or rooms used and occupied, not transiently but solely as a residence, in an apartment house, hotel, boardinghouse, or lodginghouse. No warrant for the search of any private dwelling shall be issued except upon probable cause supported by sworn affidavit of some creditable witness that she or he has reason to believe that the said conditions exist, which affidavit shall set forth the facts on which such reason for belief is based.
(2) This section shall not be construed as being in conflict with, but is supplemental to, chapter 933.
History.—s. 1, ch. 70-383; s. 585, ch. 95-148; s. 160, ch. 99-245; s. 120, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.761.
2023 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) › 379.336 - Venue for proceedings against citizens and residents charged with violations outside state boundaries.

379.336 Venue for proceedings against citizens and residents charged with violations outside state boundaries.—
(1) In any proceeding against a resident or citizen of the state to enforce the provisions of this chapter with respect to alleged violations occurring beyond the territorial waters of the state, the proper venue shall be the county within the state which is nearest the site of the violation.
(2) For the purpose of this section, any person having embarked from, or having docked his or her vessel in, a port within this state who violates any provision of this chapter with respect to the unlawful landing of saltwater life, whether or not outside the territorial waters of the state, shall be considered a citizen of the state for the purpose of subjecting that person to the police powers of the state.
History.—s. 1, ch. 75-82; s. 565, ch. 95-148; s. 121, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 370.22.
2023 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) › 379.338 - Confiscation and disposition of illegally taken wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish.

379.338 Confiscation and disposition of illegally taken wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish.—
(1) All wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish seized under the authority of this chapter, any other chapter, or rules of the commission shall, upon conviction of the offender or sooner in accordance with a court order if the court so orders, be forfeited to the investigating law enforcement agency. The law enforcement agency may elect to retain the wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish for the agency’s official use; transfer it to another unit of state or local government for official use; donate it to a charitable organization; sell it at a public sale pursuant to s. 705.103; or destroy the wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish if none of the other options is practicable or if the wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish is unwholesome or otherwise not of appreciable value. All illegally possessed live wildlife, freshwater fish, and saltwater fish that are properly documented as evidence as provided in s. 379.3381 may be returned to the habitat unharmed. Any unclaimed wildlife, freshwater fish, or saltwater fish shall be retained by the investigating law enforcement agency and disposed of in accordance with this subsection.
(2) All furs or hides or fur-bearing animals seized under the authority of this chapter shall, upon conviction of the offender, be forfeited and sent to the commission, which shall sell the same. If any such hides or furs are seized and the offender is unknown, the court shall order such hides or furs sent to the commission, which shall sell such hides and furs.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceeds of any such sale under this section shall be deposited in the State Game Trust Fund or the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund.
(4) Any state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency that enforces or assists the commission in enforcing this chapter, which enforcement results in a forfeiture of property as provided in this section, is entitled to receive all or a share of any property based upon its participation in the enforcement.
History.—s. 66, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(66); s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 225, ch. 81-259; s. 2, ch. 98-391; s. 157, ch. 99-245; s. 123, ch. 2008-247; s. 34, ch. 2009-86.
Note.—Former s. 372.73.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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) › 379.368 - Fees for the retrieval of spiny lobster, stone crab, blue crab, and black sea bass traps during closed season.

379.368 Fees for the retrieval of spiny lobster, stone crab, blue crab, and black sea bass traps during closed season.—
(1) Pursuant to s. 379.2424, the commission shall assess trap owners, and collect, a retrieval fee of $10 per trap retrieved. However, for each person holding a spiny lobster endorsement, a stone crab endorsement, or a blue crab endorsement issued under rule of the commission, the retrieval fee shall be waived for the first five traps retrieved. Traps recovered under this program shall become the property of the commission or its contract agent, as determined by the commission, and shall be either destroyed or resold to the original owner. Revenue from retrieval fees shall be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and used solely for operation of the trap retrieval program.
(2) Payment of all assessed retrieval fees shall be required prior to renewal of the trap owner’s saltwater products license. Retrieval fees assessed under this program shall stand in lieu of other penalties imposed for such trap violations.
(3) In the event of a major natural disaster, such as a hurricane or major storm, that causes massive trap losses within an area declared by the Governor to be a disaster emergency area, the commission shall waive trap retrieval fees.
History.—s. 4, ch. 87-116; s. 4, ch. 87-120; s. 34, ch. 96-321; s. 246, ch. 99-245; s. 42, ch. 2000-364; s. 2, ch. 2004-72; s. 13, ch. 2007-223; s. 155, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 370.143(2)-(4).
2023 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) › 379.369 - Fees for shrimp fishing in Tampa Bay.

379.369 Fees for shrimp fishing in Tampa Bay.—Each application for a permit to shrimp fish in the waters of Tampa Bay shall be accompanied by a fee of $250 for each resident of the state and $1,000 for each nonresident of the state. The proceeds of the fees collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited into the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund to be used by the commission for the purpose of enforcement of marine resource laws.
History.—s. 1, ch. 91-101; s. 232, ch. 94-356; s. 996, ch. 95-148; s. 36, ch. 96-321; s. 157, ch. 99-13; s. 110, ch. 99-245; s. 5, ch. 2003-143; s. 156, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 370.1535.
2023 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) › 379.3711 - License fee for private game preserves and farms.

379.3711 License fee for private game preserves and farms.—The license fee for establishing, maintaining, and operating a private preserve and farm pursuant to s. 379.302 is $50 per year. The fee is payable to the commission and shall be deposited in the State Game Trust Fund.
History.—s. 157, ch. 2008-247.
2023 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) › 379.3712 - Private hunting preserve license fees; exception.

379.3712 Private hunting preserve license fees; exception.—
(1) Any person who operates a private hunting preserve commercially or otherwise shall be required to pay a license fee of $70 for each such preserve; provided, however, that during the open season established for wild game of any species a private individual may take artificially propagated game of such species up to the bag limit prescribed for the particular species without being required to pay the license fee required by this section; provided further that if any such individual shall charge a fee for taking such game she or he shall be required to pay the license fee required by this section and to comply with the rules of the commission relative to the operation of private hunting preserves.
(2) A commercial hunting preserve license, which shall exempt patrons of licensed preserves from the license and permit requirements of s. 379.354(4)(c), (d), (f), (h), (i) and (j); (5)(g) and (h); (8)(a), (b), and (e); (9)(a)2.; (11); and (12) while hunting on the licensed preserve property, shall be $500. Such commercial hunting preserve license shall be available only to those private hunting preserves licensed pursuant to this section which are operated exclusively for commercial purposes, which are open to the public, and for which a uniform fee is charged to patrons for hunting privileges.
History.—s. 3, ch. 59-73; s. 47, ch. 89-175; s. 5, ch. 91-58; s. 10, ch. 91-78; s. 582, ch. 95-148; s. 163, ch. 99-13; s. 142, ch. 99-245; s. 28, ch. 2002-46; s. 6, ch. 2003-151; s. 5, ch. 2005-45; s. 24, ch. 2006-304; s. 21, ch. 2007-223; s. 158, ch. 2008-247; s. 56, ch. 2009-86.
Note.—Former s. 372.661.
2023 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) › 379.373 - License fee; renewal, revocation.

379.373 License fee; renewal, revocation.—
(1)(a) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized and empowered to issue a license or permit for the capturing, keeping, possessing, or exhibiting of venomous reptiles, upon payment of an annual fee of $100 and upon assurance that all of the provisions of ss. 379.305 and 379.372-379.374 and such other reasonable rules and regulations as the commission may prescribe will be fully complied with in all respects.
(b) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized and empowered to issue a license or permit for the capturing, keeping, possessing, or exhibiting of reptiles of concern upon payment of an annual fee not to exceed $100 and upon assurance that all of the provisions of ss. 379.305 and 379.372-379.374 and such other reasonable rules and regulations as the commission may prescribe will be fully complied with in all respects. The annual fee for issuance or renewal of a license or permit under this paragraph for reptiles of concern is initially set at $100. However, the commission may reduce that annual fee by rule if the commission determines that there is general compliance with ss. 379.305 and 379.372-379.374 and that such compliance allows for a reduction in fees to cover the costs of administering and enforcing the reptiles of concern program. The commission may issue a license or permit to an applicant who holds a current and valid license or permit for venomous reptiles under paragraph (a) and meets all requirements for the capturing, keeping, possessing, or exhibiting of reptiles of concern, but shall not require payment of an additional annual fee.
(2) Such permits or licenses may be revoked by the commission upon violation of any of the provisions of ss. 379.305 and 379.372-379.374 or upon violation of any of the rules and regulations prescribed by the commission relating to the capturing, keeping, possessing, and exhibiting of any venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern. Such permits or licenses shall be for an annual period to be prescribed by the commission and shall be renewable upon the payment of said fee and shall be subject to the same conditions, limitations, and restrictions as set forth in this section. All moneys received pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the State Game Trust Fund to be used to implement, administer, enforce, and educate the public regarding ss. 379.305 and 379.372-379.374.
History.—s. 2, ch. 28263, 1953; s. 166, ch. 99-245; s. 8, ch. 2003-151; s. 2, ch. 2007-239; s. 160, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.87.
2023 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) › 379.374 - Bond required, amount.

379.374 Bond required, amount.—
(1) No person, party, firm, or corporation shall exhibit to the public either with or without charge or admission fee any venomous reptile without having first posted a good and sufficient bond in writing in the penal sum of $10,000 payable to the commission, conditioned that such exhibitor will indemnify and save harmless all persons from injury or damage from such venomous reptiles so exhibited and shall fully comply with all laws of the state and all rules and regulations of the commission governing the capturing, keeping, possessing, or exhibiting of venomous reptiles; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety for all such injuries or damages shall, in no event, exceed the penal sum of the bond. The surety for the bond must be a surety company authorized to do business under the laws of the state or in lieu of such a surety, cash in the sum of $10,000 may be posted with the commission to ensure compliance with the conditions of the bond.
(2) No person, party, firm, association, or corporation shall possess or exhibit to the public either with or without charge or admission fee, any Class I wildlife, as defined in s. 379.303 and commission rule, without having first guaranteed financial responsibility, in the sum of $10,000, for any liability which may be incurred in the possession or exhibition to the public of Class I wildlife. The commission shall adopt, by rule, the methods of payment that satisfy the financial responsibility, which may include cash, the establishment of a trust fund, an irrevocable letter of credit, casualty insurance, a corporate guarantee, or any combination thereof, in the sum of $10,000 which shall be posted with the commission. In lieu of the $10,000 financial responsibility guarantee required in this subsection, the person, party, firm, association, or corporation has the option to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance, with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, as shall protect the person, party, firm, association, or corporation from claims for damage for personal injury, including accidental death, as well as claims for property damage which may arise. Proof of such insurance shall be submitted to the commission.
History.—s. 3, ch. 28263, 1953; s. 588, ch. 95-148; s. 167, ch. 99-245; s. 3, ch. 2007-239; s. 161, ch. 2008-247; s. 3, ch. 2010-185.
Note.—Former s. 372.88.
2023 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) › 379.3752 - Required tagging of alligators and hides; fees; revenues.

379.3752 Required tagging of alligators and hides; fees; revenues.—The tags provided in this section shall be required in addition to any license required under s. 379.3751.
(1) A person may not take any alligator occurring in the wild or possess any such alligator unless such alligator is subsequently tagged in the manner required by commission rule. For the tag required for an alligator hatchling, the commission is authorized to assess a fee of not more than $15 for each alligator hatchling tag issued.
(2) The commission may assess a fee of up to $30 for each alligator hide validation tag issued. Contingent upon an annual appropriation for alligator marketing and education activities, $5 per validated hide, excluding those validated from public hunt programs and alligator farms, shall be transferred from the alligator management program to the General Inspection Trust Fund, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the purpose of providing marketing and education services with respect to alligator products produced in this state, notwithstanding other provisions in this chapter.
(3) A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.
History.—s. 5, ch. 87-199; s. 19, ch. 98-333; s. 16, ch. 2000-364; s. 163, ch. 2008-247s. 5, ch. 87-199; s. 19, ch. 98-333; s. 16, ch. 2000-364; s. 163, ch. 2008-247; s. 10, ch. 2015-161; s. 19, ch. 2016-107.
Note.—Former s. 372.6674.
2023 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) › 379.3762 - Personal possession of wildlife.

379.3762 Personal possession of wildlife.—
(1) It is unlawful for any person or persons to possess any wildlife as defined in this act, whether native to Florida or not, until she or he has obtained a permit as provided by this section from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
(2) The classifications of types of wildlife and fees to be paid for permits for the personal possession of wildlife shall be as follows:
(a) Class I—Wildlife which, because of its nature, habits, or status, shall not be possessed as a personal pet.
(b) Class II—Wildlife considered to present a real or potential threat to human safety, the sum of $140 per annum.
(c) Class III—All other wildlife not included in Class I or Class II, for which a no-cost permit must be obtained from the commission.
(3) Any person, firm, corporation, or association exhibiting or selling wildlife and being duly permitted as provided by s. 379.304 shall be exempt from the fee requirement to receive a permit under this section.
(4) This section shall not apply to the possession, control, care, and maintenance of ostriches, emus, rheas, and bison domesticated and confined for commercial farming purposes, except those kept and maintained on hunting preserves or game farms or primarily for exhibition purposes in zoos, carnivals, circuses, and other such establishments where such species are kept primarily for display to the public.
(5) A person who violates this section is punishable as provided in s. 379.4015.
History.—s. 1, ch. 74-309; s. 9, ch. 91-134; s. 3, ch. 93-223; s. 591, ch. 95-148; s. 174, ch. 99-245; s. 34, ch. 2002-46; s. 10, ch. 2003-151; s. 3, ch. 2005-210; s. 165, ch. 2008-247; s. 40, ch. 2009-86; s. 14, ch. 2010-185.
Note.—Former s. 372.922(1), (2), (5)-(7).
2023 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) › 379.377 - Tag fees for sale of Lake Okeechobee game fish.

379.377 Tag fees for sale of Lake Okeechobee game fish.—The commission is authorized to assess a fee of not more than 5 cents per tag, payable at the time of delivery of the tag, for the purpose of allowing the sale of game fish taken commercially from Lake Okeechobee, as may be allowed by the commission.
History.—s. 1, ch. 76-216; s. 140, ch. 99-245; s. 166, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.653.