Licenses for Recreational Activities (Florida Statutes: Title XXVIII Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use; Chapter 379 Fish and Wildlife Conservation; Part VI; ss. 379.35-379.359)

finding it, such officer shall immediately procure from the county court judge an order forfeiting such illegal net, trap, or fishing device to the commission. The commission may destroy such illegal net, trap, or fishing device, if in its judgment such net, trap, or fishing device is not of value in the work of the commission. (2) When any nets, traps, or fishing devices are found being used illegally as provided in this chapter, the same shall be seized and forfeited to the commission as provided in this chapter. (3) This section is necessary for the more efficient and proper enforcement of the statutes and laws of this state prohibiting the illegal use of nets, traps, or fishing devices and is a lawful exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public welfare, health, and safety of the people of the state. All the provisions of this section shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes. History.—s. 25, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(25); s. 1, ch. 59-81; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 133, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2002-264; s. 126, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2012-88. Note.—Former s. 372.31; s. 372.99021. 379.342 Applicability of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406.—The provisions of ss. 379.339, 379.3395, 379.404, and 379.406 relating to seizure and forfeiture of animals or of vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices do not vitiate any valid lien, retain title contract, or cha�el mortgage on such animals or vehicles, vessels, or other transportation devices if such lien, retain title contract, or cha�el mortgage is properly of public record at the time of the seizure. History.—s. 3, ch. 70-380; s. 145, ch. 79-400; s. 13, ch. 2002-264; s. 127, ch. 2008-247. Note.—Former s. 372.9905. 379.343 Rewards.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to offer rewards in amounts of up to $500 to any person furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who has inflicted or a�empted to inflict bodily injury upon any commission officer engaged in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. History.—s. 2, ch. 57-415; s. 1, ch. 59-352; s. 318, ch. 71-136; s. 5, ch. 91-134; s. 170, ch. 99-245; s. 5, ch. 2007-239; s. 128, ch. 2008-247; s. 25, ch. 2012-88. Note.—Former s. 372.911; s. 372.0715. PART VI LICENSES FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES 379.35 Review of fees for licenses and permits; review of exemptions. 379.3501 Expiration of licenses and permits. 379.3502 License and permit not transferable. 379.3503 False statement in application for license or permit. 379.3504 Entering false information on licenses or permits. 379.3511 Appointment of subagents for the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits. 379.3512 Competitive bidding for certain sale of licenses and permits and the issuance of authorization numbers. 379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting. 379.353 Recreational licenses and permits; exemptions from fees and requirements. 379.354 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers; fees established. 379.356 Fish pond license. 379.357 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license program for tarpon; fees; penalties. 379.3581 Hunter safety course; requirements; penalty. 379.3582 Hunter safety course for juveniles. 379.359 License application provision for voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/Chapter379/PART VI/ 379.35 Review of fees for licenses and permits; review of exemptions.—The fees for licenses and permits established under this chapter, and exemptions thereto, shall be reviewed by the Legislature during its regular session every 5 years beginning in 2000. History.—s. 15, ch. 99-353; s. 130, ch. 2008-247. Note.—Former s. 372.5711. 379.3501 Expiration of licenses and permits.—Each license or permit issued under this part must be dated when issued. Each license or permit issued under this part remains valid for 12 months after the date of issuance, except for a lifetime license issued pursuant to s. 379.354 which is valid from the date of issuance until the death of the individual to whom the license is issued unless otherwise revoked in accordance with s. 379.401 or s. 379.404, or a 5-year license issued pursuant to s. 379.354 which is valid for 5 consecutive years from the date of purchase unless otherwise revoked in accordance with s. 379.401 or s. 379.404, or a license issued pursuant to s. 379.354(5)(a), (b), (c), (d), or (g) or (8)(f), (g)2., or (h)1., which is valid for the period specified on the license. A resident lifetime license or a resident 5 year license that has been purchased by a resident of this state and who subsequently resides in another state shall be honored for activities authorized by that license. History.—s. 1, ch. 23148, 1945; s. 26, ch. 29615, 1955; s. 1, ch. 65-536; s. 2, ch. 78-163; s. 5, ch. 85-235; s. 8, ch. 86-158; s. 46, ch. 89-175; s. 13, ch. 90-243; s. 3, ch. 91-58; s. 5, ch. 91-78; s. 59, ch. 95-143; s. 3, ch. 96-265; s. 14, ch. 96-300; s. 20, ch. 2002-46; s. 17, ch. 2006-304; s. 20, ch. 2007-223; s. 131, ch. 2008-247; s. 55, ch. 2009-86. Note.—Former s. 372.571. 379.3502 License and permit not transferable.—A person may not loan or transfer to another person, unless otherwise provided by commission rule or order, any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter, and a person, other than the person to whom the license or permit is issued, may not use a borrowed or transferred license or permit. A person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401. History.—s. 17, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(17); s. 12, ch. 85-235; s. 20, ch. 96-300; s. 132, ch. 2008-247; s. 8, ch. 2016-107. Note.—Former s. 372.59. 379.3503 False statement in application for license or permit.—A person who swears or affirms to any false statement in any application for a license or permit provided by this chapter commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401, and any false statement contained in any application for such license or permit renders the license or permit void. History.—s. 16, ch. 13644, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(16); s. 10, ch. 85-235; s. 6, ch. 91-134; s. 18, ch. 96-300; s. 133, ch. 2008-247; s. 9, ch. 2016 107; s. 9, ch. 2016-107. Note.—Former s. 372.58. 379.3504 Entering false information on licenses or permits.—Whoever knowingly and willfully enters false information on, or allows or causes false information to be entered on or shown upon, any license or permit issued under this chapter in order to avoid prosecution or assist another in avoiding prosecution, or for any other wrongful purpose, commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401. History.—s. 1, ch. 65-159; s. 11, ch. 85-235; s. 7, ch. 91-134; s. 19, ch. 96-300; s. 134, ch. 2008-247; s. 10, ch. 2016-107. Note.—Former s. 372.581. 379.3511 Appointment of subagents for the sale of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses and permits.— (1) Subagents shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The commission may establish, by rule, procedures for the selection and appointment of subagents. The following are requirements for appointed subagents: (a) The commission may require each subagent to post an appropriate bond as determined by the commission, using an insurance company acceptable to the commission. In lieu of the bond, the commission may purchase blanket bonds covering all or selected subagents or may allow a subagent to post other security as required by the commission. (b) A subagent may sell licenses and permits as authorized by the commission at specific locations within the county and in states as will best serve the public interest and convenience in obtaining licenses and permits. The commission may prohibit subagents from selling certain licenses or permits. (c) It is unlawful for any person to handle licenses or permits for a fee or compensation of any kind unless he or she has been appointed as a subagent. (d) A subagent may charge and receive as his or her compensation 50 cents for each license or permit sold. This charge is in addition to the sum required by law to be collected for the sale and issuance of each license or permit. This charge does not apply to the shoreline fishing license; however, for each shoreline fishing license issued, the subagent may retain 50 cents from other license proceeds otherwise due the commission. (e) A subagent shall submit payment for and report the sale of licenses and permits to the commission as prescribed by the commission. (2) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or any other law enforcement agency may carry out any investigation necessary to secure information required to carry out and enforce this section. (3) All social security numbers that are provided pursuant to s. 379.352 and are contained in records of any subagent appointed under this section are confidential as provided in those sections. (4) A person who willfully violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401. History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, ch. 59-494; s. 1, ch. 65-509; s. 310, ch. 71-136; s. 106, ch. 71-355; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 80-369; s. 3, ch. 82 188; s. 31, ch. 83-218; s. 9, ch. 85-235; s. 14, ch. 90-243; s. 578, ch. 95-148; s. 17, ch. 96-300; s. 17, ch. 98-397; s. 138, ch. 99-245; s. 38, ch. 2000-362; ss. 25, 26, ch. 2002-46; s. 135, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2010-146; s. 82, ch. 2014-17; s. 11, ch. 2016-107. Note.—Former s. 372.574. 379.3512 Competitive bidding for certain sale of licenses and permits and the issuance of authorization numbers.—The commission is authorized to establish the following, using competitive bidding procedures: (1) A process and a vendor fee for the sale of licenses and permits, and the issuance of authorization numbers, over the telephone. (2) A process and a vendor fee for the electronic sale of licenses and permits and for the electronic issuance of authorization numbers. History.—s. 12, ch. 2002-46; s. 136, ch. 2008-247. Note.—Former s. 372.551. 379.352 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, and marine life; issuance; costs; reporting.— (1) This section applies to all recreational licenses and permits and to any authorization numbers issued by the commission for the use of such recreational licenses or permits. (2) The commission shall establish forms for the issuance of recreational licenses and permits. (3) The commission shall issue a license, permit, or authorization number to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, or marine life when an applicant provides proof that she or he is entitled to such license, permit, or authorization number. Each applicant for a recreational license, permit, or authorization number shall provide her or his social security number on the application form. Disclosure of social security numbers obtained through this requirement shall be limited to the purposes of administration of the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement, use by the commission, and as otherwise provided by law. (4) Licenses and permits to take wild animal life, freshwater aquatic life, or marine life may be sold by the commission, by any tax collector in the state, or by any subagent authorized under s. 379.3511. (5) In addition to any license or permit fee, the sum of $1.50 shall be charged for each license or management area permit, except for replacement licenses, to cover the cost of issuing such license or permit. This charge does not apply to the shoreline fishing license; however, for each shoreline fishing license issued, the tax collector may retain 50 cents from other license proceeds otherwise due the commission. (6)(a) The fee established pursuant to subsection (5) shall be distributed as follows: 1. For each hunting license and freshwater fishing license sold by a tax collector, including the combination freshwater fishing and hunting license, the sportsman’s license, and the gold sportsman’s license, a tax collector may retain $1.00. 2. For each management area permit sold by a tax collector, a tax collector may retain $1.00. 3. For each saltwater fishing tag and saltwater fishing license sold by a tax collector, including the combination saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing license and the combination saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, and hunting license, a tax collector may retain $1.50. 4. For licenses and management area permits sold by subagents, a tax collector may retain 50 cents for each license sold in the tax collector’s county. 5. Any and all remaining fees shall be deposited in the State Game Trust Fund and shall be used to support an automated license system and administration of the license program. (b) Tax collectors shall remit license and permit revenue to the commission weekly. (7)(a) The sum of $10 shall be charged for each replacement lifetime license and $2 for all other replacement licenses and permits. A tax collector may retain $1.00 for each replacement license. (b) Fees collected from the issuance of replacement licenses shall be deposited in the State Game Trust Fund. (8) At each location where hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses or permits are sold, voter registration applications shall be displayed and made available to the public. Subagents shall ask each person who applies for a hunting, fishing, or trapping license or permit if he or she would like a voter registration application and may provide such application to the license or permit applicant but shall not assist such persons with voter registration applications or collect complete or incomplete voter registration applications. (9) Except as provided in subsections (8) and (12), each person who applies for a hunting, fishing, or trapping license or permit shall be asked if he or she would like the appropriate supervisor of elections to provide a voter registration application to the applicant at a later date. If at the time a license is purchased the applicant indicates that he or she would like to receive a voter registration application, the commission shall, within 7 days, make the request available to the appropriate supervisor of elections or voter registration agency so that an application may be sent to the applicant. Supervisors of elections shall mail an application to each person requesting such application within 5 business days after receipt of the request. (10) The commission may satisfy the requirements of subsection (9) by providing access to an Internet site with the voter registration information included thereon. (11) When acting in its official capacity pursuant to this section, neither the commission nor a subagent is deemed a third-party registration organization, as defined in s. 97.021, or a voter registration agency, as defined in s. 97.021, and is not authorized to solicit, accept, or collect voter registration applications or provide voter registration services. (12) Each person who applies for a hunting, fishing, or trapping license or permit on the Internet shall be provided a link to the Department of State’s online uniform statewide voter registration application. (13) The commission, any tax collector in this state, or any subagent authorized to sell licenses and permits under s. 379.3511 may request and collect donations when selling a recreational license or permit authorized under s. 379.354. All donations collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Game Trust Fund to be used solely for the purpose of enhancing youth hunting and youth freshwater and saltwater fishing programs. By January 1, the commission shall provide a complete and detailed annual report on the status of its youth programs and activities performed under this subsection to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (14) The commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this section. History.—s. 18, ch. 72-404; s. 2, ch. 85-235; s. 6, ch. 86-158; s. 2, ch. 87-261; s. 44, ch. 89-175; s. 11, ch. 90-243; s. 1, ch. 91-58; s. 3, ch. 91-78; s. 16, ch. 93-268; s. 574, ch. 95-148; s. 12, ch. 96-300; s. 15, ch. 98-397; s. 160, ch. 99-13; s. 36, ch. 2000-362; ss. 13, 14, ch. 2002-46; s. 54, ch. 2003-399; s. 17, ch. 2005-3; ss. 2, 3, ch. 2006-95; s. 15, ch. 2007-223; s. 137, ch. 2008-247; s. 2, ch. 2010-146; s. 31, ch. 2010-167. Note.—Former s. 372.561. 379.353 Recreational licenses and permits; exemptions from fees and requirements.— (1) Hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing licenses and permits shall be issued without fee to any resident who is certified or determined: (a) To be totally and permanently disabled for purposes of workers’ compensation under chapter 440 as verified by an order of a judge of compensation claims or wri�en confirmation by the carrier providing workers’ compensation benefits, or to be totally and permanently disabled by the Railroad Retirement Board, by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor, or by any branch of the United States Armed Forces, or who holds a valid identification card issued under the provisions of s. 295.17, upon proof of same. Any license issued under this paragraph after January 1, 1997, expires after 5 years and must be reissued, upon request, every 5 years thereafter. (b) To be disabled by the United States Social Security Administration, upon proof of same. Any license issued under this paragraph after October 1, 1999, expires after 2 years and must be reissued, upon proof of certification of disability, every 2 years thereafter. A disability license issued after July 1, 1997, and before July 1, 2000, retains the rights vested thereunder until the license has expired. (2) A hunting, freshwater fishing, or saltwater fishing license or permit is not required for: (a) Any child under 16 years of age, except as otherwise provided in this part. (b) Any person hunting or freshwater fishing on her or his homestead property, or on the homestead property of the person’s spouse or minor child; or any minor child hunting or freshwater fishing on the homestead property of her or his parent. (c) Any resident who is a member of the United States Armed Forces and not stationed in this state, when home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders. (d) Any resident fishing for recreational purposes only, within her or his county of residence with live or natural bait, using poles or lines not equipped with a fishing line retrieval mechanism. This exemption does not apply to residents fishing in a legally established fish management area. (e) Any person freshwater fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or less that is located entirely within the private property of the fish pond owner. (f) Any person freshwater fishing in a fish pond that is licensed in accordance with s. 379.356. (g) Any person fishing who has been accepted as a client for developmental disabilities services by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities if the agency furnishes proof thereof. (h) Any resident saltwater fishing from land or from a structure fixed to the land who has been determined eligible by the Department of Children and Families for the food assistance program, temporary cash assistance, or the Medicaid programs. A benefit issuance or program identification card issued by the Department of Children and Families or the Florida Medicaid program of the Agency for Health Care Administration shall serve as proof of program eligibility. The client must have in his or her possession the ID card and positive proof of identification when fishing. (i) Any person saltwater fishing from a vessel licensed pursuant to s. 379.354(7). (j) Any person saltwater fishing from a vessel the operator of which is licensed pursuant to s. 379.354(7). (k) Any person saltwater fishing who holds a valid saltwater products license issued under s. 379.361(2). (l) Any person saltwater fishing for recreational purposes from a pier licensed under s. 379.354. (m) Any resident fishing for mullet in fresh water who has a valid Florida freshwater fishing license. (n) Any resident 65 years of age or older who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A no-cost license under this paragraph may be obtained from any tax collector’s office upon proof of age and residency and must be in the possession of the resident during hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing activities. (o) Any employee of the commission who takes freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game as part of employment with the commission, or any other person authorized by commission permit to take freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or game for scientific or educational purposes. (p) Any resident recreationally freshwater fishing who holds a valid commercial fishing license issued under s. 379.363(1)(a). (q) Any person exempted pursuant to this paragraph by commission permit for an outdoor recreational event the primary purpose of which is the rehabilitation or enjoyment of disabled veterans certified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or its predecessor or by any branch of the United States Armed Forces to have a service-connected disability percentage rating of zero or higher or active duty or reserve duty servicemembers of any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, military reserves, the Florida National Guard, or the United States Coast Guard Reserve. A permit issued for an event pursuant to this paragraph shall exempt disabled veterans and active duty or reserve duty servicemembers, the immediate family of such disabled veterans and servicemembers, and one additional person designated to assist a disabled veteran, from possessing a hunting, freshwater fishing, or saltwater fishing license or permit for the duration of the event. For purposes of this exemption, the term “immediate family” means a parent, spouse, or child. The factors to be considered by the commission in determining whether to issue a permit for an event pursuant to this paragraph shall include, but are not limited to, hunting and fishing seasons, timeframe or duration of the event, species concerns, and the number of such permits granted to the organizer of the event during the calendar year for which the permit is requested. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this paragraph. History.—s. 15, ch. 2002-46; s. 14, ch. 2006-304; s. 16, ch. 2007-223; s. 138, ch. 2008-247; s. 41, ch. 2009-21; s. 3, ch. 2009-65; s. 7, ch. 2010-209; s. 4, ch. 2013-194; s. 61, ch. 2014-19; s. 7, ch. 2014-136. Note.—Former s. 372.562. 379.354 Recreational licenses, permits, and authorization numbers; fees established.— (1) LICENSE, PERMIT, OR AUTHORIZATION NUMBER REQUIRED.—Except as provided in s. 379.353, no person shall take game, freshwater or saltwater fish, or fur-bearing animals within this state without having first obtained a license, permit, or authorization number and paid the fees set forth in this chapter. Such license, permit, or authorization number shall authorize the person to whom it is issued to take game, freshwater or saltwater fish, or fur bearing animals, and participate in outdoor recreational activities in accordance with the laws of the state and rules of the commission. (2) NONTRANSFERABILITY; INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.— (a) Licenses, permits, and authorization numbers issued under this part are not transferable. Each license and permit must bear on its face in indelible ink the name of the person to whom it is issued and other information as deemed necessary by the commission. Licenses issued to the owner, operator, or custodian of a vessel that directly or indirectly collects fees for taking or a�empting to take or possess saltwater fish for noncommercial purposes must include the vessel registration number or federal documentation number. (b) The lifetime licenses and 5-year licenses authorized in this section shall be embossed with the name, date of birth, date of issuance, and other pertinent information as deemed necessary by the commission. A certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate shall accompany each application for a lifetime license for a resident 12 years of age or younger. (c) A positive form of identification is required when using a free license, a lifetime license, a 5-year license, or an authorization number issued under this chapter, or when otherwise required by a license or permit. (3) PERSONAL POSSESSION REQUIRED.—Each recreational license, state-issued identification card or driver license indicating possession of a recreational license, permit, or authorization number must be in the personal possession of the person to whom it is issued while the person is taking, a�empting to take, or possessing game, freshwater or saltwater fish, or fur-bearing animals. Any person taking, a�empting to take, or possessing game, freshwater or saltwater fish, or fur-bearing animals who fails to produce a recreational license, state-issued identification card or driver license indicating possession of a recreational license, permit, or authorization number at the request of a commission law enforcement officer commits a violation of the law. (4) RESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.—The licenses and fees for residents participating in hunting and fishing activities in this state are as follows: (a) Annual freshwater fishing license, $15.50. (b) Annual saltwater fishing license, $15.50. (c) Annual hunting license to take game, $15.50. (d) Annual combination hunting and freshwater fishing license, $31. (e) Annual combination freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing license, $31. (f) Annual combination hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing license, $46.50. (g) Annual license to take fur-bearing animals, $25. However, a resident with a valid hunting license or a no-cost license who is taking fur-bearing animals for noncommercial purposes using guns or dogs only, and not traps or other devices, is not required to purchase this license. Also, a resident 65 years of age or older is not required to purchase this license. (h) Annual sportsman’s license, $79, except that an annual sportsman’s license for a resident 64 years of age or older is $12. A sportsman’s license authorizes the person to whom it is issued to take game and freshwater fish, subject to the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including rules of the commission, in effect at the time of the taking. Other authorized activities include activities authorized by a management area permit, a muzzle-loading gun season permit, a crossbow season permit, a turkey permit, a Florida waterfowl permit, a deer permit, and an archery season permit. (i) Annual gold sportsman’s license, $98.50. The gold sportsman’s license authorizes the person to whom it is issued to take freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and game, subject to the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including rules of the commission, in effect at the time of taking. Other authorized activities include activities authorized by a management area permit, a muzzle-loading gun season permit, a crossbow season permit, a turkey permit, a Florida waterfowl permit, a deer permit, an archery season permit, a snook permit, and a spiny lobster permit. (j) Annual military gold sportsman’s license, $18.50. A resident who is an active or retired member of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Armed Forces Reserve, the National Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Coast Guard Reserve may purchase the military gold sportsman’s license upon submission of a current military identification card. The annual military gold sportsman’s license authorizes the same activities as the annual gold sportsman’s license. 1(k) An annual resident shoreline fishing license shall be issued without a fee to allow any resident to saltwater fish from land or from a structure fixed to the land. This license is not required for any resident issued any other license identified in this section which allows the taking of saltwater fish. (5) NONRESIDENT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.—The licenses and fees for nonresidents participating in hunting and fishing activities in the state are as follows: (a) Freshwater fishing license to take freshwater fish for 3 consecutive days, $15.50. (b) Freshwater fishing license to take freshwater fish for 7 consecutive days, $28.50. (c) Saltwater fishing license to take saltwater fish for 3 consecutive days, $15.50. (d) Saltwater fishing license to take saltwater fish for 7 consecutive days, $28.50. (e) Annual freshwater fishing license, $45.50. (f) Annual saltwater fishing license, $45.50. (g) Hunting license to take game for 10 consecutive days, $45. (h) Annual hunting license to take game, $150. (i) Annual license to take fur-bearing animals, $25. However, a nonresident with a valid Florida hunting license who is taking fur-bearing animals for noncommercial purposes using guns or dogs only, and not traps or other devices, is not required to purchase this license. (6) PIER LICENSE.—A pier license for any pier fixed to land for the purpose of taking or a�empting to take saltwater fish is $500 per year. The pier license may be purchased at the option of the owner, operator, or custodian of such pier and must be available for inspection at all times. (7) VESSEL LICENSES.— (a) Except as provided in paragraph (f), a person may not operate any vessel wherein a fee is paid, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of taking, a�empting to take, or possessing any saltwater fish for noncommercial purposes unless she or he has obtained a license for each vessel for that purpose, and has paid the license fee pursuant to paragraphs (b) and (c) for such vessel. (b) A license for any person who operates any vessel licensed to carry more than 10 customers, wherein a fee is paid, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of taking or a�empting to take saltwater fish, is $800 per year. The license must be kept aboard the vessel at all times. (c)1. A license for any person who operates any vessel licensed to carry no more than 10 customers, or for any person licensed to operate any vessel carrying 6 or fewer customers, wherein a fee is paid, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of taking or a�empting to take saltwater fish, is $400 per year. 2. A license for any person licensed to operate any vessel carrying 6 or fewer customers but who operates a vessel carrying 4 or fewer customers, wherein a fee is paid, either directly or indirectly, for the purpose of taking or a�empting to take saltwater fish, is $200 per year. The license must be kept aboard the vessel at all times. 3. A person who operates a vessel required to be licensed pursuant to paragraph (b) or this paragraph may obtain a license in her or his own name, and such license shall be transferable and apply to any vessel operated by the purchaser, provided that the purchaser has paid the appropriate license fee. (d) A license for a recreational vessel not for hire and for which no fee is paid, either directly or indirectly, by guests for the purpose of taking or a�empting to take saltwater fish noncommercially is $2,000 per year. The license may be purchased at the option of the vessel owner and must be kept aboard the vessel at all times. A log of species taken and the date the species were taken shall be maintained and a copy of the log filed with the commission at the time of renewal of the license. (e) The owner, operator, or custodian of a vessel the operator of which has been licensed pursuant to paragraph (a) must maintain and report such statistical data as required by, and in a manner set forth in, the rules of the commission. (f) If the operator of a vessel that carries scuba divers for a fee, either directly or indirectly, maintains the appropriate vessel license under this subsection based upon the number of persons the vessel is licensed to carry and the applicable permits, the individual scuba divers engaging in taking or a�empting to take saltwater products are not required to obtain individual fishing licenses or any applicable permits. However, if the operator of such a vessel does not have the appropriate license and applicable permits, the individual scuba divers engaging in taking or a�empting to take saltwater products must have individual fishing licenses and any applicable permits. (8) SPECIFIED HUNTING, FISHING, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.—In order to ensure that the cultural heritage of hunting and sport fishing as recognized in s. 379.104 is passed on to future Floridians, the commission shall use up to 10 percent of the proceeds from the hunting and sport fishing permits issued pursuant to this subsection to promote hunting and sport fishing activities with an emphasis on youth participation. In addition to any license required under this chapter, the following permits and fees for specified hunting, fishing, and other recreational uses and activities are required: (a) An annual Florida waterfowl permit for a resident or nonresident to take wild ducks or geese within the state or its coastal waters is $5. Revenue generated from the sale of waterfowl permits or that pro rata portion of any license that includes waterfowl hunting privileges provided for in this paragraph shall be used for conservation, research, and management of waterfowl; for the development, restoration, maintenance, and preservation of wetlands within the state; or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting. (b)1. An annual Florida turkey permit for a resident to take wild turkeys within the state is $10. Revenue generated from the sale of resident wild turkey permits or that pro rata portion of any license that includes turkey hunting privileges provided for in this subparagraph shall be used for the conservation, research, and management of wild turkeys or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting. 2. An annual Florida turkey permit for a nonresident to take wild turkeys within the state is $125. Revenue generated from the sale of nonresident wild turkey permits or that pro rata portion of any license that includes turkey hunting privileges provided for in this subparagraph shall be used for the conservation, research, and management of wild turkeys or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting. (c) An annual snook permit for a resident or nonresident to take or possess any snook from any waters of the state is $10. Revenue generated from the sale of snook permits shall be used exclusively for programs to benefit the snook population. (d) An annual spiny lobster permit for a resident or nonresident to take or possess any spiny lobster for recreational purposes from any waters of the state is $5. Revenue generated from the sale of spiny lobster permits shall be used exclusively for programs to benefit the spiny lobster population. (e) A $5 fee is imposed for each of the following permits: 1. An annual archery season permit for a resident or nonresident to hunt within the state during any archery season authorized by the commission. 2. An annual crossbow season permit for a resident or nonresident to hunt within the state during any crossbow season authorized by the commission. 3. An annual muzzle-loading gun season permit for a resident or nonresident to hunt within the state during any muzzle-loading gun season authorized by the commission. (f) A special use permit for a resident or nonresident to participate in limited entry hunting or fishing activities as authorized by commission rule shall not exceed $150 per day or $300 per week. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, there are no exclusions, exceptions, or exemptions from this permit fee. In addition to the permit fee, the commission may charge each special use permit applicant a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed $10. (g)1. A management area permit for a resident or nonresident to hunt on, fish on, or otherwise use for outdoor recreational purposes land owned, leased, or managed by the commission, or by the state for the use and benefit of the commission, shall not exceed $30 per year. 2. Permit fees for short-term use of land that is owned, leased, or managed by the commission may be established by rule of the commission for activities on such lands. Such permits may be in lieu of, or in addition to, the annual management area permit authorized in subparagraphs 1. and 4. 3. Other than for hunting or fishing, the provisions of this paragraph shall not apply on any lands not owned by the commission, unless the commission has obtained the wri�en consent of the owner or primary custodian of such lands. 4. A management area permit for a resident or nonresident to hike, camp, or otherwise engage in other outdoor recreational activities, except hunting or fishing, on management area lands shall not exceed $5 per day or $30 per year. (h)1. A recreational user permit is required to hunt on, fish on, or otherwise use for outdoor recreational purposes land leased by the commission from private nongovernmental owners. The fee for a recreational user permit shall be based upon the economic compensation desired by the landowner, game population levels, desired hunter density, and administrative costs. The permit fee shall be set by commission rule on a per-acre basis. The recreational user permit fee, less administrative costs of up to $30 per permit, shall be remi�ed to the landowner as provided in the lease agreement for each area. 2. One minor dependent under 16 years of age may hunt under the supervision of the permi�ee and is exempt from the recreational user permit requirements. The spouse and dependent children of a permi�ee are exempt from the recreational user permit requirements when engaged in outdoor recreational activities other than hunting and when accompanied by a permi�ee. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no other exclusions, exceptions, or exemptions from the recreational user permit fee are authorized. (i) An annual deer permit for a resident or nonresident to take deer within the state during any season authorized by the commission is $5. Revenue generated from the sale of deer permits shall be used for the conservation, research, and management of white-tailed deer or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting. The commission shall prepare an annual report documenting the use of funds generated pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) and shall submit the report to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate no later than September 1 of each year. (9) RESIDENT 5-YEAR HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES.— (a) Five-year licenses are available for residents only, as follows: 1. A 5-year freshwater fishing or saltwater fishing license is $77.50 for each type of license and authorizes the person to whom the license is issued to take or a�empt to take or possess freshwater fish or saltwater fish consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of taking. 2. A 5-year hunting license is $77.50 and authorizes the person to whom it is issued to take or a�empt to take or possess game consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of taking. 3. The commission is authorized to sell the hunting, fishing, and recreational activity permits authorized in subsection (8) for a 5-year period to match the purchase of 5-year fishing and hunting licenses. The fee for each permit issued under this paragraph shall be five times the annual cost established in subsection (8). (b) Proceeds from the sale of all 5-year licenses and permits shall be deposited into the Dedicated License Trust Fund, to be distributed in accordance with the provisions of s. 379.203. (10) RESIDENT LIFETIME FRESHWATER OR SALTWATER FISHING LICENSES.— (a) Lifetime freshwater fishing licenses or saltwater fishing licenses are available for residents only, as follows, for: 1. Persons 4 years of age or younger, for a fee of $125. 2. Persons 5 years of age or older, but under 13 years of age, for a fee of $225. 3. Persons 13 years of age or older, for a fee of $300. (b) The following activities are authorized by the purchase of a lifetime freshwater fishing license: 1. Taking, or a�empting to take or possess, freshwater fish consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of the taking. 2. All activities authorized by a management area permit, excluding hunting. (c) The following activities are authorized by the purchase of a lifetime saltwater fishing license: 1. Taking, or a�empting to take or possess, saltwater fish consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of the taking. 2. All activities authorized by a snook permit and a spiny lobster permit. 3. All activities for which an additional license, permit, or fee is required to take or a�empt to take or possess saltwater fish, which additional license, permit, or fee was imposed subsequent to the date of the purchase of the lifetime saltwater fishing license. (11) RESIDENT LIFETIME HUNTING LICENSES.— (a) Lifetime hunting licenses are available to residents only, as follows, for: 1. Persons 4 years of age or younger, for a fee of $200. 2. Persons 5 years of age or older, but under 13 years of age, for a fee of $350. 3. Persons 13 years of age or older, for a fee of $500. (b) The following activities are authorized by the purchase of a lifetime hunting license: 1. Taking, or a�empting to take or possess, game consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of the taking. 2. All activities authorized by a muzzle-loading gun season permit, a crossbow season permit, a turkey permit, an archery season permit, a Florida waterfowl permit, a deer permit, and a management area permit, excluding fishing. (12) RESIDENT LIFETIME SPORTSMAN’S LICENSES.— (a) Lifetime sportsman’s licenses are available to residents only, as follows, for: 1. Persons 4 years of age or younger, for a fee of $400. 2. Persons 5 years of age or older, but under 13 years of age, for a fee of $700. 3. Persons 13 years of age or older, for a fee of $1,000. (b) The following activities are authorized by the purchase of a lifetime sportsman’s license: 1. Taking, or a�empting to take or possess, freshwater and saltwater fish, and game, consistent with the state and federal laws and regulations and rules of the commission in effect at the time of taking. 2. All activities authorized by a management area permit, a muzzle-loading gun season permit, a crossbow season permit, a turkey permit, an archery season permit, a Florida waterfowl permit, a deer permit, a snook permit, and a spiny lobster permit. (13) PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF LIFETIME LICENSES.—The proceeds from the sale of all lifetime licenses authorized in this section shall be deposited into the Lifetime Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund, to be distributed as provided in s. 379.207. (14) RECIPROCAL FEE AGREEMENTS.—The commission is authorized to reduce the fees for licenses and permits under this section for residents of those states with which the commission has entered into reciprocal agreements with respect to such fees. (15) FREE FISHING DAYS.—The commission may designate by rule no more than 4 consecutive or nonconsecutive days in each year as free freshwater fishing days and no more than 4 consecutive or nonconsecutive days in each year as free saltwater fishing days. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person may take freshwater fish for noncommercial purposes on a free freshwater fishing day and may take saltwater fish for noncommercial purposes on a free saltwater fishing day, without obtaining or possessing a license or permit or paying a license or permit fee as prescribed in this section. A person who takes freshwater or saltwater fish on a free fishing day must comply with all laws, rules, and regulations governing the holders of a fishing license or permit and all other conditions and limitations regulating the taking of freshwater or saltwater fish as are imposed by law or rule. (16) PROHIBITED LICENSES OR PERMITS.—A person may not make, forge, counterfeit, or reproduce a license or permit required under this section, except for those persons authorized by the commission to make or reproduce such a license or permit. A person may not knowingly possess a forgery, counterfeit, or unauthorized reproduction of such a license or permit. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Four violation under s. 379.401. (17) SUSPENDED OR REVOKED LICENSES.—A person may not take game, freshwater fish, saltwater fish, or fur bearing animals within this state if a license issued to such person as required under this section or a privilege granted to such person under s. 379.353 is suspended or revoked. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.401. (18) VIOLATION OF SECTION.—Unless otherwise provided by law, a person who violates this section commits a Level One violation under s. 379.401. History.—ss. 15, 19-21, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17015, 1935; s. 1, ch. 17018, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(15); s. 1, ch. 19509, 1939; s. 1, ch. 20886, 1941; s. 1, ch. 23087, 1945; s. 1, ch. 26943, 1951; s. 1, ch. 26944, 1951; s. 1, ch. 29672, 1955; s. 1, ch. 57-185; s. 2, ch. 59-73; s. 1, ch. 61-366; s. 1, ch. 61 392; s. 2, ch. 63-30; s. 1, ch. 65-373; s. 1, ch. 69-40; s. 1, ch. 70-26; s. 1, ch. 71-142; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 1, ch. 76-67; ss. 1, 2, ch. 76-156; ss. 1, 2, ch. 77 405; s. 1, ch. 78-6; s. 1, ch. 78-163; ss. 1, 2, ch. 79-107; s. 83, ch. 79-164; s. 143, ch. 79-400; s. 1, ch. 80-180; s. 1, ch. 81-240; s. 1, ch. 82-188; s. 7, ch. 83 71; s. 30, ch. 83-218; s. 3, ch. 85-235; s. 8, ch. 85-324; s. 7, ch. 86-158; ss. 1, 3, ch. 87-261; s. 16, ch. 87-356; s. 1, ch. 87-540; s. 45, ch. 89-175; s. 11, ch. 89-270; s. 12, ch. 90-243; s. 2, ch. 91-58; s. 4, ch. 91-78; s. 17, ch. 93-268; s. 245, ch. 94-356; s. 1002, ch. 95-148; s. 2, ch. 96-265; s. 13, ch. 96-300; s. 3, ch. 97-217; s. 2, ch. 98-333; s. 14, ch. 98-336; s. 16, ch. 98-397; s. 65, ch. 99-8; s. 161, ch. 99-13; s. 134, ch. 99-245; s. 21, ch. 99-292; s. 14, ch. 99-353; s. 37, ch. 2000-362; s. 8, ch. 2001-272; s. 16, ch. 2002-46; s. 5, ch. 2003-151; s. 1, ch. 2005-45; s. 15, ch. 2006-304; s. 17, ch. 2007-223; s. 5, ch. 2008-106; s. 139, ch. 2008-247; s. 4, ch. 2009-65; s. 36, ch. 2009-86; s. 3, ch. 2010-146; s. 4, ch. 2012-95; s. 2, ch. 2013-56; s. 5, ch. 2013-194; s. 8, ch. 2014-136; s. 4, ch. 2016-4; s. 12, ch. 2016-107. 1Note.—Section 51, ch. 2009-86, provides that “[b]eginning in the 2009-2010 fiscal year and continuing each fiscal year thereafter, the sum of $185,000 is appropriated from the State Game Trust Fund to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the costs associated with the shoreline fishing license exemption pursuant to s. 379.354(4)(k), Florida Statutes.” The amendment to s. 379.354 by s. 36, ch. 2009-86, did not, in its final form, create s. 379.354(4)(k) relating to a license exemption for shoreline fishing. However, s. 4, ch. 2009-65, did create s. 379.354(4)(k) and does contain language that may relate to this subject. Note.—Former s. 372.57. 379.356 Fish pond license.—The owner of a fish pond of more than 20 acres which is located entirely within her or his property may obtain a license from the commission for such pond at a fee of $3 per surface acre, and no fishing license shall be required of any person fishing in such licensed pond. History.—s. 4, ch. 85-235; s. 575, ch. 95-148; s. 141, ch. 2008-247. Note.—Former s. 372.5705. 379.357 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission license program for tarpon; fees; penalties.— (1) The commission shall establish a license program for the purpose of issuing tags to individuals desiring to harvest fish of the species Megalops atlanticus, commonly known as tarpon, from the waters of the state. The tags shall be nontransferable, except that the commission may allow for a limited number of tags to be purchased by professional fishing guides for transfer to individuals, and issued by the commission in order of receipt of a properly completed application for a nonrefundable fee of $50 per tag. The commission and any tax collector may sell the tags and collect the fees therefor. Tarpon tags are valid from January 1 through December 31. To defray the cost of issuing any tag, the issuing tax collector shall collect and retain as his or her costs, in addition to the tag fee collected, the amount allowed under s. 379.352(6) for the issuance of licenses. (2) Proceeds from the sale of tarpon tags shall be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and shall be used to gather information directly applicable to tarpon management. (3) A person may not take, kill, or possess any fish of the species Megalops atlanticus, commonly known as tarpon, unless the person has purchased a tarpon tag and securely a�ached it through the lower jaw of the fish. A taxidermist may remove the tag during the process of mounting a tarpon. The removed tag shall remain with the fish during any subsequent storage or shipment. The purchase of a tarpon tag does not authorize the purchaser to harvest or possess tarpon in violation of commission rules. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401. (4) A person may not sell, offer for sale, barter, exchange for merchandise, transport for sale, either within or without the state, offer to purchase, or purchase any species of fish known as tarpon. A person who violates this subsection commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.401. (5) The commission shall prescribe and provide suitable forms and tags necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. (6) This section does not apply to anyone who immediately returns a tarpon uninjured to the water at the place where the fish was caught. History.—s. 1, ch. 88-170; s. 215, ch. 94-356; s. 986, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 96-300; s. 28, ch. 96-321; s. 4, ch. 98-227; s. 100, ch. 99-245; s. 19, ch. 2002 46; s. 16, ch. 2006-304; s. 142, ch. 2008-247; s. 6, ch. 2015-161; s. 13, ch. 2016-107. Note.—Former s. 370.062; s. 372.5704. 379.3581 Hunter safety course; requirements; penalty.— (1) This section may be cited as the Senator Joe Carlucci Hunter Safety Act. (2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person born on or after June 1, 1975, may not be issued a license to take wild animal life with the use of a firearm, gun, bow, or crossbow in this state without having first successfully completed a hunter safety course as provided in this section, and without having in his or her personal possession a hunter safety certification card, as provided in this section. (b) A person born on or after June 1, 1975, who has not successfully completed a hunter safety course may apply to the commission for a special authorization to hunt under supervision. The special authorization for supervised hunting shall be designated on any license or permit required under this chapter for a person to take game or fur bearing animals. A person issued a license with a special authorization to hunt under supervision must hunt under the supervision of, and in the presence of, a person 21 years of age or older who is licensed to hunt pursuant to s. 379.354 or who is exempt from licensing requirements or eligible for a free license pursuant to s. 379.353. (3) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall institute and coordinate a statewide hunter safety course that must be offered in every county and consist of not more than 16 hours of instruction including, but not limited to, instruction in the competent and safe handling of firearms, conservation, and hunting ethics. (4) The commission shall issue a permanent hunter safety certification card to each person who successfully completes the hunter safety course. The commission shall maintain records of hunter safety certification cards issued and shall establish procedures for replacing lost or destroyed cards. (5) A hunter safety certification card issued by a wildlife agency of another state, or any Canadian province, which shows that the holder of the card has successfully completed a hunter safety course approved by the commission is an acceptable substitute for the hunter safety certification card issued by the commission. (6) All persons subject to the requirements of subsection (2) must have in their personal possession proof of compliance with this section, while taking or a�empting to take wildlife with the use of a firearm, gun, bow, or crossbow, and must, unless the requirement to complete a hunter safety course is deferred pursuant to this section, display a valid hunter safety certification card in order to purchase a Florida hunting license. After the issuance of such a license, the license itself shall serve as proof of compliance with this section. A holder of a lifetime license whose license does not indicate on the face of the license that a hunter safety course has been completed must have in his or her personal possession a hunter safety certification card, as provided by this section, while a�empting to take wild animal life with the use of a firearm, gun, bow, or crossbow. (7) The hunter safety requirements of this section do not apply to persons for whom licenses are not required under s. 379.353(2). (8) A person who violates this section commits a Level One violation under s. 379.401. History.—s. 1, ch. 89-274; s. 4, ch. 91-58; s. 15, ch. 91-78; s. 53, ch. 91-224; s. 577, ch. 95-148; s. 1, ch. 96-193; s. 136, ch. 99-245; s. 23, ch. 2002-46; s. 17, ch. 2004-335; s. 18, ch. 2006-304; s. 143, ch. 2008-247; s. 5, ch. 2009-65; s. 53, ch. 2009-86; s. 5, ch. 2012-95; s. 63, ch. 2013-15. Note.—Former s. 372.5717. 379.3582 Hunter safety course for juveniles.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall develop a hunter safety course for juveniles who are at least 5 years of age but less than 16 years of age. The course must include, but is not limited to, instruction in the competent and safe handling of firearms, conservation, and hunting ethics. The course must be appropriate for the ages of the students. The course is voluntary and must be offered in each county in the state at least annually. The course is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the hunter safety course prescribed in s. 379.3581. History.—s. 2, ch. 96-193; s. 137, ch. 99-245; s. 144, ch. 2008-247. Note.—Former s. 372.5718. 379.359 License application provision for voluntary contribution to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.—The application for any license for recreational activities issued under this part must include a check-off provision that permits the applicant for licensure to make a voluntary contribution of $2. The commission may retain up to 90 cents from each contribution to cover administrative costs. The remainder shall be distributed quarterly by the commission to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., located in Palme�o. Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., shall use the contributions to breed, raise, and train guide dogs for the blind, specifically for the “Paws for Patriots” program, including in-residence training for veterans who are provided guide dogs by Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc. History.—s. 1, ch. 2009-224; s. 14, ch. 2016-107. PART VII NONRECREATIONAL LICENSES 379.361 Licenses. 379.362 Wholesale and retail saltwater products dealers; regulation. 379.363 Freshwater fish dealer’s license. 379.364 License required for fur and hide dealers. 379.365 Stone crab; regulation. 379.366 Blue crab; regulation. 379.367 Spiny lobster; regulation. 379.3671 Spiny lobster trap certificate program. 379.368 Fees for the retrieval of spiny lobster, stone crab, blue crab, and black sea bass traps during closed season. 379.369 Fees for shrimp fishing in Tampa Bay. 379.3711 License fee for private game preserves and farms. 379.3712 Private hunting preserve license fees; exception. 379.372 Capturing, keeping, possessing, transporting, or exhibiting venomous reptiles, reptiles of concern, conditional reptiles, or prohibited reptiles; license required. 379.373 License fee; renewal, revocation. 379.374 Bond required, amount. 379.3751 Taking and possession of alligators; trapping licenses; fees. 379.3752 Required tagging of alligators and hides; fees; revenues. 379.3761 Exhibition or sale of wildlife; fees; classifications. https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2018/Chapter379/PART VII/