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767.15 – Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.
767.15 Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.—Nothing in this act shall supersede chapter 767, Florida Statutes 1989.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 […]