767.12 – Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts.
767.12 Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts.— (1) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving any dog that may be dangerous and, if possible, shall interview the owner and require a sworn affidavit from any person, including any animal control officer or […]
767.13 – Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.
767.13 Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.— (1) If a dog that has previously been declared dangerous attacks or bites a person or a domestic animal without provocation, the owner is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. In addition, the dangerous dog shall […]
767.135 – Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.
767.135 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.—If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes the death of a human, the dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority, placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time or held for 10 business days […]
767.136 – Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
767.136 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.— (1) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to, or the death of, a human, and the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities […]
767.14 – Additional local restrictions authorized.
767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized.—This act does not limit any local government from adopting an ordinance to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals, placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals, or developing procedures and criteria for […]
767.15 – Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.
767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.—Nothing in this act shall supersede chapter 767, Florida Statutes 1989. History.—s. 6, ch. 90-180.
767.16 – Police canine or service dog; exemption.
767.16 Police canine or service dog; exemption.— (1) Any canine that is owned, or the service of which is employed, by a law enforcement agency, is exempt from this part. (2) Any dog used as a service dog for blind, hearing impaired, or disabled persons that bites another animal or a human is exempt from any quarantine requirement […]
767.01 – Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.
767.01 Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.—Owners of dogs shall be liable for any damage done by their dogs to a person or to any animal included in the definitions of “domestic animal” and “livestock” as provided by s. 585.01. History.—RS 2341; ch. 4979, 1901; GS 3142; RGS 4957; CGL 7044; […]
767.02 – Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.
767.02 Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.—It is unlawful for any dog known to have killed sheep to roam about over the country unattended by a keeper. Any such dog found roaming over the country unattended shall be deemed a run-about dog, and it is lawful to kill such dog. History.—s. 1, ch. 4185, 1893; GS […]
767.03 – Good defense for killing dog.
767.03 Good defense for killing dog.—In any action for damages or of a criminal prosecution against any person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that said dog had been or was killing any animal included in the definitions of “domestic animal” and “livestock” as provided by s. 585.01 shall constitute a good defense to […]