FL H0145

Defines "priority invasive species" as tegu lizards (genus Tupinambis), red lionfish (Pterois volitans), common lionfish (Pterois miles), and species identified in s. 379.372(2)(a)

Requires the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish a pilot program to eradicate priority invasive species from public lands and waters of Florida

Authorizes the commission to contract with private entities and individuals to capture or destroy priority invasive animals, with owner consent required for work on non-commission-owned public lands or waters

Mandates documentation, photography, and geographic recording of all animal captures and disposals for research purposes, with the commission directing disposal of all captured animals

Requires the commission to submit a report of findings and recommendations to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House by January 1, 2021

Takes effect July 1, 2018