(1) It is unlawful for a person to kill a member of the Florida “endangered species,” as defined in s. 379.2291(3), known as the Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi).
(2) It is unlawful for a person to kill any member of the species of panther (Felis concolor) occurring in the wild.
(3) A person who violates this section commits a Level Four violation under s. 379.401.
History.—s. 1, ch. 78-173; s. 1, ch. 84-99; s. 179, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2016-107.
Note.—Former s. 372.671.
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.