Fla. Admin. Code R. 5B-43.003 (2026)
Snails and Slugs Injurious to Florida Agriculture
The following snails and slugs established in the United States shall be considered injurious to Florida agriculture, and entry into or distribution within the state is prohibited. This prohibition includes live plant-feeding snails and slugs in all stages of development, intended for consumption or for any other purpose. Snails and slugs that are dead and packaged for sale are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
(1) Snails.
(a) Cornu aspersum (brown garden snail)
(b) Lissachatina spp. (giant African snail)
(c) Otala lactea (milk snail)
(d) Theba pisana (white garden snail)
(2) Slugs.
(a) Deroceras reticulatum (gray garden slug)
(b) Veronicella cubensis (Cuban slug)
(c) Veronicella sloanei (pancake slug)
(3) Any other plant-feeding snail or slug that is declared to be a plant pest Department order or rule.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 581.031(1) FS. Law Implemented 581.031(6) FS. History–New 6-15-81, Amended 8-18-85, Formerly 5B-43.03, Amended 8-10-25.
Effective: 8/10/2025.