Commissioner Nikki Fried grants Santa Claus, reindeer animal movement permit
Published: December 23, 2020 11:18 AM EST
Updated: December 23, 2020 11:28 AM EST
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Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued a Certificate of Animal Movement to Santa and Mrs. Claus of the North Pole.
The certificate will allow their reindeer Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph to enter and exit all homes, domiciles, encampments and premises in the state of Florida between the hours of 8 p.m. Dec. 24 and 7 a.m. Dec. 25, through or over any U.S. border port.
“Given the challenges of this year, we want to ensure Santa Claus can safely travel the state and spread Christmas joy to all of Florida’s children,” Fried said. “As Florida’s regulator for the entry of animals, we’re pleased to issue Santa’s necessary Certificate of Animal Movement early, waive all fees, and ensure prope