Florida § 379.406 - Illegal possession or transportation of freshwater game fish in commercial quantities; penalty.
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§ 379.406. Illegal possession or transportation of freshwater game fish in commercial quantities; penalty.
(1) Whoever possesses, moves, or transports any black bass, bream, speckled perch, or other freshwater game fish in commercial quantities in violation of law or the rules of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission commits a Level Three violation under s. 379.401. (2) For the purposes of this section “commercial quantities” shall be deemed to be a quantity of freshwater game fish of 150 or more pounds, and the possession, movement, or transportation of freshwater game fish in excess of such weight shall constitute prima facie evidence of possession or transportation for commercial purposes.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 379.406 cover?
Section 379.406 ("Illegal possession or transportation of freshwater game fish in commercial quantities; penalty.") 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.
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