Invasive Plant Rules in Sarasota County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Sarasota County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sarasota County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Prohibited Species
Sarasota County's Invasive Plant Species Ordinance bans importing, transporting, selling, propagating or planting Melaleuca, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Carrotwood, Chinese Tallow and Beach Naupaka anywhere in the county, incorporated or unincorporated, with each violating plant a separate offense.
Sarasota County Bans Six Invasive Plant Species
Heavy RestrictionsSarasota County Code § 54-624
The Importation, Transportation, Sale, propagation, or Planting of the following plant species is prohibited in Sarasota County:(1)Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia).(2)Australian Pine (Casuarina spp.).(3)Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius).(4)Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides).(5)Chinese Tallow (Sapium sebiferum).(6)Beach Naupaka (Scaevola taccada or Scaevola sericea Vahl.).
Invasive Plant Rules by City in Sarasota County
2 cities in Sarasota County have their own invasive plant rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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