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Florida FWC Regulations
Class III Regulations and Paperwork
The personal pet permit does not allow for taking a pet into public spaces.
(This includes Expo's and Conventions)
In Florida, keeping many wildlife species as personal pets requires a permit. You need a permit to have wildlife as a personal pet at a permanent residence, as well as for temporary possession while visiting the state. A personal pet permit permits you to keep a pet at a designated address, travel with it, and take it to the veterinarian.
Register for Class 3 Online Pet & Commercial
This website serves as the primary resource for obtaining licenses and permits from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) concerning non-native wildlife species. Here, users can find comprehensive information on the application process, necessary documentation, and specific requirements for various permits. Whether you are a resident looking to keep non-native species or a visitor needing temporary permits.
FWC Class 3 Prohibited Species
Rules for Non-native Species
FWC F.A.C. Chapter 68-5 : Rules Relating to Non-native Species
This chapter intends to define important terms, detail the requirements for import permits, provide lists of Conditional and Prohibited species, outline the rules for possessing these species, establish amnesty criteria for individuals who surrender nonnative fish and wildlife, and set regulations concerning lionfish.
FWC F.A.C. Chapter 68A-6 : Possession of Class I, II, and III Wildlife Permit Application Criteria