§ 379.231, Fla. Stat. · Part I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Regulation of nonnative animals.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) It is unlawful to import for sale or use, or to release within this state, any species of the animal kingdom not native to Florida unless authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
(2) A person in violation of this section commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.4015.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 70-145; s. 308, ch. 71-136; s. 2, ch. 71-294; s. 2, ch. 80-129; s. 131, ch. 99-245; s. 23, ch. 2006-304; s. 51, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2010-185.
Note
Note.—Former s. 372.265.
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