Florida Statutes
Chapter 828 - Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection
828.26 - Penalties.


(1) Any person who violates the provisions of ss. 828.22-828.26 and any rule associated with these sections shall be subject to an administrative fine of up to $10,000 for each violation.
(2) Unless otherwise provided, any person who violates any provision of ss. 828.22-828.26 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) Nothing in this section precludes the enforcement of s. 828.12, relating to cruelty to animals.
History.—s. 1, ch. 61-254; ss. 14, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 958, ch. 71-136; s. 43, ch. 2001-279; s. 2, ch. 2002-51.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XLVI - Crimes

Chapter 828 - Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection

828.02 - Definitions.

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.

828.12 - Cruelty to Animals.

828.121 - Conduct of Simulated Bullfighting Exhibitions.

828.122 - Fighting or Baiting Animals; Offenses; Penalties.

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.

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.

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.

828.16 - Contagious Diseases.

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.

828.251 - Instruction.

828.252 - Nonambulatory Animals.

828.26 - Penalties.

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.

828.40 - Short Title.

828.41 - Definitions Relating to Florida Animal Enterprise Protection Act.

828.42 - Animal Enterprise Disruption; Criminal Penalties.

828.43 - Injunction.