(1) Whoever possesses, moves, or transports any black bass, bream, speckled perch, or other freshwater game fish in commercial quantities in violation of law or the rules of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.401.
(2) For the purposes of this section “commercial quantities” shall be deemed to be a quantity of freshwater game fish of 150 or more pounds, and the possession, movement, or transportation of freshwater game fish in excess of such weight shall constitute prima facie evidence of possession or transportation for commercial purposes.
History.—s. 1, ch. 70-380; s. 321, ch. 71-136; s. 181, ch. 99-245; s. 31, ch. 2006-304; s. 174, ch. 2008-247.
Note.—Former s. 372.9903.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use
Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Part VIII - Penalties (Ss. 379.401-379.504)
379.4015 - Nonnative and captive wildlife penalties.
379.404 - Illegal taking and possession of deer and wild turkey; evidence; penalty.
379.4041 - Illegal taking, possession, and sale of bears.
379.405 - Illegal molestation of or theft from freshwater fishing gear.
379.407 - Administration; rules, publications, records; penalties; injunctions.
379.408 - Forfeiture or denial of licenses and permits.
379.4115 - Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.
379.412 - Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish.
379.413 - Bonefish; penalties.
379.414 - Additional penalties for saltwater products dealers violating records requirements.
379.501 - Aquatic weeds and plants; prohibitions; violations; penalties; intent.