Florida Statute 379.412 prohibits intentionally feeding or attracting wildlife where it creates a public safety risk, with escalating penalties for repeat bear and alligator feeding ranging from civil citations to third-degree felonies.
Section 379.412, Florida Statutes, makes feeding wildlife or freshwater fish, or placing food and garbage in a manner that attracts wildlife, a noncriminal infraction with a $100 civil penalty for a first violation. For bears, alligators, and other crocodilians, second violations are second-degree misdemeanors, third are first-degree misdemeanors, and fourth or subsequent violations are third-degree felonies. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission enforces alongside local agencies. Largo residents living near preserves, lakes, or coastal areas should secure trash, avoid leaving pet food outdoors, and never deliberately feed alligators in canals or stormwater ponds.
Civil $100 fine for first violation; misdemeanor charges for repeat bear or alligator violations; felony for fourth or subsequent bear/alligator offenses.
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