Invasive Plant Rules in Miami-Dade County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Miami-Dade County bans the sale, propagation, planting, importation and transportation of about 60 listed invasive exotic species countywide, and requires removal from development sites before construction begins.
Miami-Dade County Bans Sale of Invasive Plants
Heavy RestrictionsMiami-Dade County Code § 24-49.9
Additionally, the following exotic pest plant and nuisance species...may not be sold, propagated or planted anywhere in Miami-Dade County. If present on a development or redevelopment site, they shall be removed prior to development or redevelopment, and their sale, propagation, planting, importation or transportation shall be prohibited.
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Miami-Dade County
4 cities in Miami-Dade County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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