Florida Statute Ch. 379 and F.A.C. 68A-6 classify wildlife by Class I-III and require state permits for exotic pets. Lynn Haven defers to FWC enforcement. Class I (large predators) prohibited as pets; Class II and III require FWC license.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regulates exotic pets under F.A.C. 68A-6. Class I species (tigers, bears, chimpanzees, gorillas, leopards, jaguars, hippos, rhinos) are prohibited as personal pets. Class II species (bobcats, alligators 6+ ft, large monkeys, ostriches) require an FWC Class II license with extensive caging and experience requirements ($140-$210 annual fee). Class III species (small monkeys, sugar gliders, ferrets, hedgehogs, parrots) require a Class III license ($50 annual fee). Constrictor snakes over 6 ft (Burmese pythons, anacondas, African rock pythons) are prohibited under the Florida Conditional and Prohibited Species rule. Lynn Haven Code Enforcement coordinates with FWC for any exotic animal investigation.
FWC Class I violation - 2nd-degree misdemeanor up to $1,000 / 60 days. Class II/III without permit - $500 civil penalty per species.
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