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* Tropical Fish

   Importation

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Tropical Fish Importation Permit

WHO NEEDS THIS PERMIT?

A Tropical Fish Importation permit IS REQUIRED for hobbyists to import non-native tropical fish into Florida.

WHO DOES NOT NEED THIS PERMIT?

Individuals or businesses (pet stores, transshippers, retailers and wholesalers) who possess a Resident Fish Dealers License (RFD) and tropical fish farmers who possess an Aquaculture Certificate of Registration from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

OTHER PERMITS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED

Anyone wishing to import a conditional species is required to have a Special Permit.

HOW CAN I GET A PERMIT ?

To obtain a Tropical Fish Importation permit, or for more information, please contact:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement
Farris Bryant Building
620 S. Meridian Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
Phone: (850) 488-6253
email:  Law Enforcement

This page last updated November 21, 2007.