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Fla. Stat. § 379.4115 (2025)

Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.

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379.4115 Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.—
(1) It is unlawful for a person to kill a member of the Florida “endangered species,” as defined in s. 379.2291(3), known as the Florida panther (Felis concolor coryi).
(2) It is unlawful for a person to kill any member of the species of panther (Felis concolor) occurring in the wild.
(3) A person who violates this section commits a Level Four violation under s. 379.401.
History.—s. 1, ch. 78-173; s. 1, ch. 84-99; s. 179, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2016-107.
Note.—Former s. 372.671.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 379.4115

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§379.4115(3)CONSERVATION-ANIMALSLVL 4 VIO KILL FL PANTHER OR PANTHER SPECIESF · 3rd
§379.4115CONSERVATION-ANIMALSRENUMBERED. SEE REC # 8189F · 3rd

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