Florida § 379.3015 - Prima facie evidence of intent to violate laws protecting alligators.

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§ 379.3015. Prima facie evidence of intent to violate laws protecting alligators.

Except as otherwise provided by rule of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the purpose of the limited collection of alligators in designated areas, the display or use of a light in a place where alligators might be known to inhabit in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of alligators, together with the possession of firearms, spear guns, gigs, and harpoons customarily used for the taking of alligators, during the period between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to violate the provisions of law regarding the protection of alligators.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 379.3015 cover?

Section 379.3015 ("Prima facie evidence of intent to violate laws protecting alligators.") 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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