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FL S1228

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

George Gainer

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds possession of any marine turtle species, hatchling, or parts thereof, or nest to level 3 of the criminal offense severity ranking chart under Florida Statutes section 379.2431(1)(e)6.
  • Establishes possession of marine turtles and related materials as a third-degree felony offense with corresponding sentencing points.
  • Renumbers the existing solicitation and conspiracy violation related to the Marine Turtle Protection Act from subsection (1)(e)6. to (1)(e)7.
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Marine Turtle Protection Act

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 1031 (Ch. 2017-180)

5/3/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/19/2017
Environmental Preservation and Conservation4/3/2017
Criminal Justice3/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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