Fla. Stat. » 379
Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 379.2412 (2025)

State preemption of power to regulate.

✓ 2025 Florida Statutes — current through the 2025 Regular Session
Find cases: SyfertCases citing this section FL-LEGleg.state.fl.us JustiaFla. Statutes CornellLII Search CasesGoogle Scholar
379.2412 State preemption of power to regulate.—The power to regulate the taking or possession of saltwater fish, as defined in s. 379.101, is expressly reserved to the state. This section does not prohibit a local government from prohibiting, for reasons of protecting the public health, safety, or welfare, saltwater fishing from real property owned by that local government.
History.—s. 1, ch. 73-208; s. 1, ch. 89-273; s. 66, ch. 2008-247; s. 22, ch. 2022-142.
Note.—Former s. 370.102.

This Florida statute resource is curated by the lawyer who curates this resource, a Jacksonville, Florida personal injury and workers' compensation attorney (Florida Bar No. 39104). For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.