(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).

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   (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 convicted of unlawfully killing a Florida panther, or unlawfully killing any member of the species of panther occurring in the wild, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

s. 1, ch. 78-173; s. 1, ch. 84-99; s. 179, ch. 2008-247.