(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 under the circumstances, the owner of the dog commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) If the dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner of the dog is not guilty of any crime under this section.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2016-16.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 767 - Damage by Dogs; Dangerous Dogs
Part II - Dangerous Dogs (Ss. 767.10-767.16)
767.10 - Legislative findings.
767.13 - Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.
767.135 - Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.
767.136 - Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
767.14 - Additional local restrictions authorized.