(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may prescribe such other rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to prevent the escape of venomous reptiles or reptiles of concern, either in connection of construction of such cages or otherwise to carry out the intent of ss. 379.372-379.374.
(2) A person who knowingly releases a nonnative venomous reptile or reptile of concern to the wild or who through gross negligence allows a nonnative venomous reptile or reptile of concern to escape commits a Level Three violation, punishable as provided in s. 379.4015.
History.—s. 6, ch. 28263, 1953; s. 172, ch. 99-245; s. 6, ch. 2007-239; s. 108, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.92.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use
Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Part IV - Wild Animal Life (Ss. 379.3001-379.305)
379.3001 - No net loss of hunting lands.
379.3002 - J. W. Corbett and Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Areas.
379.3003 - Required clothing for persons hunting deer.
379.3004 - Voluntary Authorized Hunter Identification Program.
379.3012 - Alligator management program implementation; commission authority.
379.3014 - Unlawful sale, possession, or transporting of alligators or alligator skins.
379.3015 - Prima facie evidence of intent to violate laws protecting alligators.
379.302 - Private game preserves and farms; regulations; penalties.
379.303 - Classification of wildlife; seizure of captive wildlife.