Taking and Exporting Aquatic Animal Species

Summary

The bill would make it illegal to capture, possess, transport, or export endangered, threatened, or vulnerable aquatic species from Florida’s waters for display or educational purposes. It also bars the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from issuing permits that would allow such activities, and treats each animal taken as a separate Level Four violation. The measure seeks to protect vulnerable marine life while still permitting rescue, rehabilitation, and scientific study under proper authorization.

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