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FL S0680
Bill
Status
2/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Requires personal flotation devices to be used in accordance with United States Coast Guard approval labels for water skiing, personal watercraft operation, and vessel safety for children under 6 years old.
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Authorizes citizen support organizations to receive funds from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for fiscal and administrative services provided by contract that directly benefit the commission.
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Changes tarpon tag validity period from July 1 through June 30 to January 1 through December 31 and eliminates requirements for tax collectors to submit annual reports on unissued tags and tarpon landing data.
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Removes income requirements for restricted species endorsements on saltwater products licenses and eliminates reporting requirements for dealers regarding hide purchases and common carrier shipping requirements.
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Creates penalties for unlawful feeding of wildlife and freshwater fish, ranging from $100 civil penalty for first violation to felony charges for fourth or subsequent violations involving bears, alligators, or crocodilians; repeals sections 379.3011, 379.3013, 379.3016, and 379.3017 relating to alligator management requirements.
Legislative Description
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7021 (Ch. 2015-161)
4/23/2015