Showing ordinances that apply to Thonotosassa, FL
Thonotosassa is an unincorporated community (population 15,238) in Hillsborough County, Florida. Because Thonotosassa is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Hillsborough County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The exotic pets rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Exotic pets in Hillsborough County are regulated by FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under FL §379 and Administrative Code 68A-6. Class I wildlife (big cats, bears, primates) is prohibited; Class II and III require FWC permits.
FWC Class I prohibitions include lions, tigers, bears, elephants, chimpanzees, and crocodiles over 5 feet. Class II (cougars, wolves, alligators) requires a Captive Wildlife license with 1000 hours experience and caging inspections. Class III (most reptiles, small mammals) requires a no-cost permit. Burmese pythons and other Prohibited Species cannot be owned. Hillsborough County defers to FWC for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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