Researchers
Permit Options
Permit Information:
- Duration: 1 year
- Cost: Free
- Activities covered: Research involving Conditional and/or Prohibited species or release of nonnative species.
- Requirements:
Permit Application:
- Fill out the Possession of Conditional, Prohibited and/or Nonnative Species for Reserarch permit application
- Fill out the Critical Incident and Disaster Plan (CIDP).
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- The application lists additional documentation that will need to be submitted including:
- A detailed research proposal stating research objectives, methodology, study duration, and an outline of any planned safeguards to assure proper containment of the species.
- For permit applications requesting authorization to release any nonnative species, please include in the research proposal any species and related quantities of nonnative fish and/or wildlife you intend to collect or release, the proposed location of collection or release, and the planned final disposition of any research animals.
- For Research involving Prohibited species:
- In accordance with Rule 68-5.007, F.A.C., a permit for research involving Prohibited species shall only be issued to a principal investigator who is a faculty member of a college or university, is affiliated with an accredited institution, or is a member of a federal, state, or county agency.
- Email completed form to NonnativePermitApps@MyFWC.com or by mail to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Wildlife Impact Management Section, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600
Additional Information:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Effective date : April 29, 2021
The 90-day grace period to apply for a permit, upgrade indoor caging, and have any qualifying animals PIT tagged ended: July 28, 2021
The 180-day grace period to upgrade outdoor caging requirements for Prohibited reptile species ended: October 26, 2021
Persons or businesses in possession of the recently listed Prohibited reptiles for commercial sale use had until July 28, 2021 to liquidate their inventory in Florida. These species may not be possessed for commercial sale purposes in Florida after July 28, 2021, except green iguanas or tegus possessed by qualifying entities under a limited exception commercial use permit.
If you are a researcher, you must apply for a free CSP for research use. If you already have a current CSP, then you can submit a request to have it amended. Permits are only issued to facilities meeting the requirements of Rule 68-5.007, F.A.C.
Yes. Qualifying researchers, AZA or ZAA accredited institutions, or members of federal, state, county or tribal agencies may apply for a Conditional/Prohibited/Nonnative Species permit use that may authorize the use of Prohibited species for control purposes using telemetry. Any permits for Prohibited species control projects using telemetry must include a detailed project proposal that meets the criteria in Rule 68-5.007(3)(b)2.
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