(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 of any age, into this state; or
(c) Sell, offer for sale, or give away as merchandising premiums, baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl under 4 weeks of age or rabbits under 2 months of age to be used as pets, toys, or retail premiums.
(2) The prohibitions in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) do not apply to animals that are temporarily dyed by agricultural entities for protective health purposes.
(3) This section does not apply to an animal that is under 12 weeks of age, or a fowl or rabbit of any age, that is used or raised for agricultural purposes by a person with proper facilities to care for it or for the purpose of poultry or livestock exhibitions.
(4) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.—s. 2, ch. 2013-245.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 828 - Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection
828.03 - Agents of Counties, Societies, etc., May Prosecute Violators.
828.05 - Killing an Injured or Diseased Domestic Animal.
828.055 - Controlled Substances and Legend Drugs; Permits for Use.
828.058 - Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats.
828.065 - Euthanasia of Animals Offered for Sale by Pet Shops.
828.073 - Animals Found in Distress.
828.08 - Penalty for Exposing Poison.
828.121 - Conduct of Simulated Bullfighting Exhibitions.
828.122 - Fighting or Baiting Animals; Offenses; Penalties.
828.125 - Killing or Aggravated Abuse of Horses or Cattle; Offenses; Penalties.
828.126 - Sexual Activities Involving Animals.
828.13 - Confinement of Animals Without Sufficient Food, Water, or Exercise; Abandonment of Animals.
828.14 - Water and Food for Stock on Trains, Vessels, Etc.
828.1615 - Prohibiting Artificial Coloring and Sale of Certain Animals.
828.17 - Officer to Arrest Without Warrant.
828.22 - Humane Slaughter Act; Humane Slaughter and Livestock Euthanasia; Requirements.
828.23 - Definitions; Ss. 828.22-828.26.
828.24 - Prohibited Acts; Exemption.
828.25 - Administration; Rules; Inspection; Fees.
828.252 - Nonambulatory Animals.
828.27 - Local Animal Control or Cruelty Ordinances; Penalty.
828.28 - Local Animal Licensing Ordinances; Notices.
828.29 - Dogs and Cats Transported or Offered for Sale; Health Requirements; Consumer Guarantee.
828.30 - Rabies Vaccination of Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets.
828.41 - Definitions Relating to Florida Animal Enterprise Protection Act.