Florida § 379.2412 - State preemption of power to regulate.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 379.2412 — State preemption of power to regulate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 379.2412. State preemption of power to regulate.
The power to regulate the taking or possession of saltwater fish, as defined in s. 379.101, is expressly reserved to the state. This section does not prohibit a local government from prohibiting, for reasons of protecting the public health, safety, or welfare, saltwater fishing from real property owned by that local government.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 379.2412
What does Florida Statutes § 379.2412 cover?
Section 379.2412 ("State preemption of power to regulate.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 379.2412?
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