Conditional Nonnative Wildlife
Conditional nonnative
species (formerly referred to as restricted species) are
considered to be dangerous to the ecology and/or the health and
welfare of the people of Florida. These species are not
allowed to be personally possessed, although exceptions are made by
permit
from the Executive Director for research, commercial use (with
security measures to prevent escape or release) or public
exhibition purposes.
Facilities with an Aquaculture
Certificate of Registration (AQ) and authorization to possess
conditional species are not required to obtain an FWC conditional
species permit to import conditional species to be used in
aquaculture activities. However, aquaculturists that import
or purchase fish for direct retail sale must obtain an FWC permit in
addition to an AQ.
Prohibited Nonnative Wildlife
Prohibited nonnative
species are considered to be dangerous to the ecology and/or
the health and welfare of the people of Florida. These
species are not allowed to be personally possessed or used for
commercial activities. Very limited exceptions may be made by
permit
from the Executive Director for research or for public exhibition
by facilities that meet biosecurity criteria, although no
exceptions are made for piranha and pirambeba; these two species
are not allowed to be possessed by anyone at anytime.
Conditional and Prohibited Species Rules and Permit
Information
Rules concerning prohibited nonnative species are found in
Chapter 68-5, F.A.C.
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