HB1033 seeks to expand the ban on green iguanas (Iguana iguana) to include all iguana species. This would mean that rock iguanas, spiny-tailed iguanas, rhinoceros iguanas, and all other species would be prohibited species. It does this by changing statute from reading “Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)” to just “Iguana.”
The bill would also ban the sales of dogs and cats in pet shops. HB1033 was introduced by Representative Sam Killebrew.
Read the bill at https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1033/BillText/Filed/PDF.
The bill has been profiled and has not yet been assigned to a Committee. The Florida legislative session begins on January 9, 2024. The bill would take effect on take effect July 1, 2024.
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