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FL S1336

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 379.2414, Florida Statutes defining lionfish as finfish of the genus Pterois
  • Prohibits the importation of live lionfish, hybrids, eggs, aquaculture operations, and the sale of illegally imported live lionfish
  • Classifies violations as Level Two violations under Florida's wildlife penalty statute
  • Authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules for administration and enforcement
  • Takes effect August 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Lionfish

Last Action

Died in Agriculture

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/1/2014
Commerce And Tourism3/20/2014
Environmental Preservation and Conservation3/4/2014

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