(1) A person who intentionally causes physical disruption to the property, personnel, or operations of an animal enterprise by intentionally stealing, damaging, or causing the loss of, any property, including animals or records, used by the animal enterprise, and thereby causes economic damage, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) A person who in the course of a violation of subsection (1) causes serious bodily injury to another commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) A person who violates subsection (1), if such violation results in economic damage exceeding $10,000, commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(4) The offender must pay restitution under s. 775.089. Restitution includes, but is not limited to:
(a) The reasonable cost of repeating any experimentation that was interrupted or invalidated as a result of the offense.
(b) The loss of food production or farm income reasonably attributable to the offense.
History.—s. 11, ch. 93-13.
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.