All live collecting (plant or animal) is prohibited in Florida State Parks.

http://www8.myflorida.com/communities/learn/stateparks/information/parkrules
.html

In regards to southeast Florida's shelling bans (Sanibel) and restrictions
(Lee County), the limit of their juristriction is spelled out in law as the
county limit in the Gulf of Mexico. To implement their restrictions/bans,
these entities had to get permission from the State of Florida because the
state owns the seabed. It would seem logical in regards to state parks,
unless specifically spelled out differently, that the parks physical
boundary
likely extends seaward to the limit of state waters and therefore the
"Sovereignty of the seas" law would not be applicable. A condo owner
can't legally deny you beach access but federal and state government
can and do.

Call your local park manager and ask him/her.

Bill F.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jo Ann Simmons" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: Where are the best shelling spots in Florida now?


> John U. Lloyd state park can be good - the snorkeling has been better than
the beachcombing lately, however.  Rumour has it that one of the rangers has
a little cottage industry going...
> Anyway, on the subject of Florida state parks, does anyone know if they
are exempt from the "Sovereignty of the seas" law in the Florida
constitution?  That's the law that states that the beach belongs to the
citizens of the state from the mean high tide line to some distance under
the sea.  Some tourists told me they were run off the beach by a ranger
before the park opened - it was low tide and they were looking for shells in
the water, and had walked up the beach from Dania pier.  I told them about
the Florida law, but then  I was wondering if I was wrong...any help greatly
appreciated.
> Joni