Florida Statutes § 379.4115 — Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 379 — FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Part VIII — PENALTIES

(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

History.—s. 1, ch. 78-173; s. 1, ch. 84-99; s. 179, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2016-107.

Notes

Note.—Former s. 372.671.

Source captured on 2026-10-10. Read the official chapter.

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