Florida or wild panther; killing prohibited; penalty.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to kill a member of the Florida “endangered species,” as defined in s. 379.2291(3), known as the Florida panther ( Felis concolor coryi ). (2) It is unlawful for a person to kill any member of the species of panther ( Felis concolor ) occurring in the wild. (3) A person who violates this section commits a Level Four violation under s. 379.401. History: s. 1, ch. 78-173; s. 1, ch. 84-99; s. 179, ch. 2008-247; s. 24, ch. 2016-107.