828.02 Definitions.—In this chapter, and in every law of the state relating to or in any way affecting animals, the word “animal” shall be held to include every living dumb creature; the words “torture,” “torment,” and “cruelty” shall be held to include every act, omission, or neglect whereby unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering is caused, […]
828.03 Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.— (1) Any county or any society or association for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, organized under the laws of this state, may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating violations of any of the provisions of this chapter or any other law of the state […]
828.05 Killing an injured or diseased domestic animal.— (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a swift and merciful means whereby domestic animals which are suffering from an incurable or untreatable condition or are imminently near death from injury or disease may be destroyed without unconscionable delay and in a humane and proficient manner. (2) As […]
828.055 Controlled substances and legend drugs; permits for use.— (1) The Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules providing for the issuance of permits authorizing the purchase, possession, and use of sodium pentobarbital, sodium pentobarbital with lidocaine, tiletamine hydrochloride, alone or combined with zolazepam (including Telazol), xylazine (including Rompun), ketamine, acepromazine maleate (also acetylpromazine, and including Atravet or […]
828.058 Euthanasia of dogs and cats.— (1) Sodium pentobarbital, a sodium pentobarbital derivative, or other agent the Board of Veterinary Medicine may approve by rule shall be the only methods used for euthanasia of dogs and cats by public or private agencies, animal shelters, or other facilities which are operated for the collection and care of stray, […]
828.065 Euthanasia of animals offered for sale by pet shops.— (1)(a) A warm-blooded animal, except one held as food for another animal, offered for sale, or obtained for sale by a pet shop may be euthanized only by administering sodium pentobarbital, a sodium pentobarbital derivative, or a substance or procedure which acts on the central nervous system […]
828.073 Animals found in distress.— (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a means by which a neglected or mistreated animal may be: (a) Removed from its present custody, or (b) Made the subject of an order to provide care, issued to its owner by the county court, any law enforcement officer, any animal control officer certified […]
828.08 Penalty for exposing poison.—Whoever leaves or deposits any poison or any substance containing poison, in any common street, alley, lane, or thoroughfare of any kind, or in any yard or enclosure other than the yard or enclosure occupied or owned by such person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as […]
828.12 Cruelty to animals.— (1) A person who unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives of necessary sustenance or shelter, or unnecessarily mutilates, or kills any animal, or causes the same to be done, or carries in or upon any vehicle, or otherwise, any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner, commits animal cruelty, a misdemeanor of the first […]
828.121 Conduct of simulated bullfighting exhibitions.—It shall be unlawful, and punishable as a misdemeanor, for any person to conduct or engage in a simulated or bloodless bullfighting exhibition. History.—s. 3, ch. 71-12.
828.122 Fighting or baiting animals; offenses; penalties.— (1) This act may be cited as “The Animal Fighting Act.” (2) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Animal fighting” means fighting between roosters or other birds or between dogs, bears, or other animals. (b) “Baiting” means to attack with violence, to provoke, or to harass an animal with one or […]
828.123 Killing dog or cat with intent of selling or giving away pelt; possession, sale, or importation of pelt with intent of selling or giving away; penalty.— (1) A person who kills any dog or cat with the sole intent of selling or giving away the pelt of such animal commits a felony of the third degree, […]
828.1231 Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty.— (1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell or offer for sale, directly or indirectly, at wholesale or at retail, in this state any garment, or any item of clothing or […]
828.125 Killing or aggravated abuse of horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.—Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding: (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, by any means whatsoever, kills, maims, mutilates, or causes great bodily harm or permanent breeding disability to any animal of the genus Equus (horse) or any animal of any registered […]
828.126 Sexual activities involving animals.— (1) As used in this section, the term “sexual contact with an animal” means any act committed between a person and an animal for the purpose of sexual gratification, abuse, or financial gain which involves: (a) Contact between the sex organ or anus of one and the mouth, sex organ, or anus of […]
828.13 Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise; abandonment of animals.— (1) As used in this section: (a) “Abandon” means to forsake an animal entirely or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner. (b) “Owner” includes any owner, custodian, or other person in […]
828.14 Water and food for stock on trains, vessels, etc.— (1) No person or corporation, or agent of either, engaged in transporting livestock on railway trains or on steam or sailing vessels, or otherwise, shall detain such stock for a longer continuous period than 28 hours after the same are so placed without supplying the same with […]
828.16 Contagious diseases.—Whoever, being the owner, or having the charge of any animal, knowing the same to have any contagious or infectious disease, or to have been recently exposed thereto, sells, barters, or disposes of such animal without first disclosing to the person to whom the same is sold, bartered, or disposed of, that such animal […]
828.1615 Prohibiting artificial coloring and sale of certain animals.— (1) It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Dye or artificially color an animal that is under 12 weeks of age, or a fowl or rabbit of any age; (b) Bring a dyed or artificially colored animal that is under 12 weeks of age, or a fowl or rabbit […]
828.17 Officer to arrest without warrant.—Any sheriff or any other peace officer of the state, or any police officer of any city or town of the state, shall arrest without warrant any person found violating any of the provisions of ss. 828.08, 828.12, and 828.13-828.16, and the officer making the arrest shall hold the offender until […]
