1921 Fla. Laws 307

Section 1. That it shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, chase, kill or molest, any wild birds or animals whether protected by the State Game Law or not, during the closed season, to-wit: between the dates of January 31st and November 20th following of each year; provided, however, that the above Act shall in nowise prevent killing of birds or animals on one's own premises where property is being destroyed by such birds or animals at any time. Sec. 2. That any person carrying a gun in the woods, field, or on the water such as is generally used for hunting game or having in his or her possession such gun in the woods, fields, or on the water of Orange County during the closed season as prescribed by the general Game Laws of the State of Florida visible from January 31st to November 20th following each year, shall be considered as in violation of the Game Laws of Florida and subject to arrest, fine, and imprisonment, or both; Provided, however, that the above Act in nowise prevent any person from killing such birds or animals in his or her own community where crops or property is being destroyed by such birds or animals. Sec. 3. That any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200) and not less than Twenty-five Dollars ($25) or imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both, at the discretion of the court.