Florida · statute · Fla. Stat. ch. 379 · 177 active provisions
In construing these statutes, where the context does not clearly indicate otherwise, the word, phrase, or term:(1) “Authorization” means a number issued by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or its authorized agent, which serves in lieu of a license or permits and affords the privilege purchased for a speci…
(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for staggered terms of 5 years.(2) Members so appointed shall annually select one of their members as chair. Such chair may be removed at any time for sufficien…
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may exercise the powers, duties, and authority granted by s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution, and as otherwise authorized by the Legislature by the adoption of rules, regulations, and orders in accordance with chapter 120.
The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is located at the state capital, and, when suitable adequate office space cannot be provided in the State Capitol Building, or other buildings owned by the state, the commission may rent or lease suitable office space in Tallahassee. Said commission may also rent or lease s…
The site-specific location information held by an agency as defined in s. 119.011 concerning an endangered species as defined in s. 379.2291(3)(b), a threatened species as defined in s. 379.2291(3)(c), or a species listed by a federal agency as endangered or threatened, is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I…
The executive director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall:(1) Keep full and correct minutes of the proceedings of said commission at its meetings, which minutes shall be open for public inspection.(2) Purchase such supplies and employ such help and assistants as may be reasonably necessary in the pe…
The Legislature recognizes that hunting, fishing, and the taking of game are a valued part of the cultural heritage of Florida and should be forever preserved for Floridians. The Legislature further recognizes that these activities play an important part in the state’s economy and in the conservation, preservation, and…
(1) A person may not intentionally, within or on any public lands or publicly or privately owned wildlife management and fish management areas, or in or on any public waters:(a) Interfere with or attempt to prevent the lawful taking of fish, game, or nongame animals by another within or on such lands or areas, or in or…
(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to establish grant programs that are consistent with statutory authority and legislative appropriations. The commission is further authorized to receive funds from any legal source for purposes of matching state dollars or for passing through the agency as…
The commission may organize, staff, equip, and operate residential conservation programs to provide fish and wildlife conservation education and training programs to the public, commission employees, and volunteers. To assist in carrying out the operation of the residential conservation programs, the commission may est…
(1) The Administrative 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 management activities that are commissionwide in nature and funded by indirect cost earnings or assessments against trust funds. Moneys to be cre…
(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 a…
(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 fro…
(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 fol…
(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. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of grants and donations from private…
(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) Proc…
(1) The Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall serve as a broad-based depository for funds from various marine-related and boating-related activities. The commission may invest and reinvest the funds and the interest thereof of the trust fund and shall admini…
(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 conser…
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 an…
(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 habit…
(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…
(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…
(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 licensin…
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 I…
(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 subsectio…