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1997 Florida Statutes
Personal possession of wildlife.
372.922 Personal possession of wildlife.--
(1) It is unlawful for any person or persons to possess any wildlife as defined in this act, whether indigenous to Florida or not, until she or he has obtained a permit as provided by this section from the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.
(2) The classifications of types of wildlife and fees to be paid for the issuance of permits 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 $100 per annum.
(3) The commission shall promulgate regulations defining Class I and II types of wildlife. The commission shall also establish regulations and requirements necessary to ensure that permits are granted only to persons qualified to possess and care properly for wildlife and that permitted wildlife possessed as personal pets will be maintained in sanitary surroundings and appropriate neighborhoods.
(4) Any person, firm, corporation, or association exhibiting or selling wildlife and being duly permitted as provided by s. 372.921 shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under the provisions of this section.
(5) This section shall not apply to the possession, control, care, and maintenance of ostriches, emus, and rheas, except those kept and maintained primarily for exhibition purposes in zoos, carnivals, circuses, and other establishments where such species are kept for display to the public.
(6) Persons in violation of this section shall be punishable as provided in s. 372.83.
History.--s. 1, ch. 74-309; s. 9, ch. 91-134; s. 3, ch. 93-223; s. 591, ch. 95-148.