(1) Any person who violates the provisions of subsection (2), subsection (4), subsection (6), or subsection (7) of s. 535.11 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083. For a second or subsequent offense, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in ss. 775.082 and 775.083.
(2) In addition to the penalties provided in subsection (1), any person convicted pursuant to subsection (1) shall be barred from showing, exhibiting, or offering for sale, at a public sale, any horses in this state for a period of 2 years from the date of the conviction for the violation.
History.—s. 3A, ch. 71-166; s. 2, ch. 77-213; s. 1, ch. 78-395; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 4, 10, 11, ch. 83-13; s. 2, ch. 93-28.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XXXIII - Regulation of Trade, Commerce, Investments, and Solicitations
Chapter 535 - Horse Sales, Shows, and Exhibitions
535.01 - License for the Public Sale of Thoroughbred Horses.
535.02 - Minimum Requirements; Rules.
535.08 - Thoroughbred Sales; Administration of Medications Prior to Sale; Testing.
535.12 - Horse Shows or Sales; Penalties for Violations.
535.13 - Inapplicability to Horseracing.
535.16 - Sale and Purchase of Horses; Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices.