To sell aquarium fish in Florida, you must follow regulations from two primary state agencies: the **Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)** and the **Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)**. The specific laws you must follow depend on whether you are raising the fish yourself (aquaculture) or buying and reselling them.

This license is required for anyone who **sells, imports, or exports freshwater fish** unless they hold an Aquaculture Certificate. The FWC license applies to wild-caught fish as well as those that are not produced in a certified aquaculture facility. * A resident freshwater fish dealer's license costs $40. * Non-residents have different license types and fees depending on whether they are a wholesale dealer, retail dealer, or wholesale buyer. * This license is not transferable. It must be in the dealer's possession and can be inspected by an FWC wildlife officer at any time.

Florida Statutes, Chapter 379.363- Freshwater fish dealer's license:

(https://m.flsenate.gov/Statutes/379.363) * **Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Aquaculture Certificate:** [https://myfwc.com/license/commercial/aquaculture/](https://myfwc.com/license/commercial/aquaculture/) * **Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Prohibited Nonnative Species List:** [https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/prohibited-species-list/](https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/prohibited-species-list/)