Under the new legislation, individuals are allowed to use lethal force against bears when they believe themselves, their pets, or their property to be in imminent danger. Notably, the law requires that the bear was not lured with food or other enticements, and that the individual did not recklessly place themselves in the perilous situation. Moreover, if lethal force is utilized, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission must be notified within 24 hours and has the exclusive authority to dispose of the bear. Possessing, selling, or disposing of the bear or any of its parts is deemed unlawful under the new law.
Dubbed “the cocaine bear bill” following its sponsor’s assertion that Floridians have the right to defend themselves against “the ones that are on crack,” the bill drew attention from Representative Jason Shoaf (R-Port St. Joe). Shoaf, who sponsored the House version of the bill, passionately reinforced the necessity of the legislation during its introduction at a committee meeting, stating, “They break your door down and they’re standing in your living room growling and tearing your house apart. When you run into one of these crack bears, you should be able to shoot it. Period.”
The bill garnered substantial support in the Florida Senate with a vote of 24-12 and in the Florida House with a vote of 83-28. Despite this legislative success, an advocacy group initiated a Change.org petition urging Governor DeSantis to veto the bill. By Friday night, the petition had amassed nearly 40,000 signatures. […]
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