Florida Statutes associated with the Florida Fossil Permit Program:
- Florida Statute 1004.57 Vertebrate paleontological sites and remains; legislative intent and state policy
- Florida Statute 1004.575 Program of vertebrate paleontology within Florida Museum of Natural History
- Florida Statute 1004.576 Destruction, purchase, and sale of vertebrate fossils prohibited, exceptions; field investigation permits required; penalty for violation
- Florida Statute 1004.577 Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved
Florida Rule Associated with Permit Program:
State Lands Search:
- Department of Environmental Protection Map Direct
- Maps of interest may include:
- State Lands Information Map under the Division of State Lands heading
- Florida State Parks Map under the Division of Recreation and Parks heading
- Maps of interest may include:
Additional permits may be required for certain fossil-collecting activities:
Florida Fossil Permits DO NOT allow for the collection of archaeological artifacts:
- You may only collect vertebrate fossils on allowable state lands with the Florida Fossil Permit.
- Collecting artifacts on state lands without an Archaeological Research Permit is illegal
Collecting in Alachua County:
Updated guidelines for Fossil Collecting in Gainesville Creeks