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Begin by filling out the 'Requestor Contact Information' section. Enter your name, affiliation, address, city/state/zip, phone number, and email address. Ensure all details are accurate for effective communication.
Indicate whether your requestor information is the same as the permittee information by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'. If you select 'No', complete the 'Permittee Contact Information' section with the required details.
In the 'Permit Information' section, provide the type of permit issued, permit number, invoice number, date of final after action report submitted, and details regarding tortoises permitted and relocated.
For the 'Mitigation Contribution Refund Request Information', calculate your refund request based on the number of tortoises and balance shown on your invoice. Include any additional comments regarding your request.
Finally, check the box to authorize your signature affirming that all information is complete and accurate. Enter the date before submitting your form.

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How much does it cost to relocate a gopher tortoise in Florida?

Before developers can begin clearing land, they must obtain permits from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to survey, capture and relocate the tortoises. While this sounds fair enough, doing so is a lengthy and expensive process that can cost up to $8,000 or more per animal.

What is the penalty for killing a gopher tortoise?

Florida law prohibits any person from killing or wounding gopher tortoises, which are protected as threatened in the state. Violating the law is a third-degree felony and punishable by up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both.

How to remove gopher tortoise in Florida?

Property owners must obtain relocation permits from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to relocate all gopher tortoises before any land clearing or development activities can take place. Rule 68A-27.003 (F.A.C.)

What is the federal status of the gopher tortoise?

In Florida, gopher tortoises are a protected species, and it is illegal to take them from the wild without a permit. If you find a baby gopher tortoise alone, the best course of action is to leave it in its natural habitat.

What is the fine for killing a gopher tortoise in Florida?

Florida law prohibits any person from killing or wounding gopher tortoises, which are considered threatened in the state of Florida. Violating the law is a third-degree felony and punishable by up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both.