Florida Statutes
Title XLV - Torts
Chapter 767 - Damage by Dogs; Dangerous Dogs

Part I - Damage by Dogs (Ss. 767.01-767.07)

767.01 - Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock. - History.—RS 2341; ch. 4979, 1901; GS 3142; RGS 4957; CGL...

767.02 - Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about. - History.—s. 1, ch. 4185, 1893; GS 3143; RGS 4958; CGL...

767.03 - Good defense for killing dog. - History.—s. 1, ch. 4978, 1901; GS 3144; RGS 4959; CGL...

767.04 - Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten. - History.—s. 1, ch. 25109, 1949; s. 1, ch. 93-13; s....

767.05 - Owner’s liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle. - History.—s. 2, ch. 79-315; s. 482, ch. 81-259.

767.07 - Interpretation. - History.—s. 2, ch. 79-315.

Part II - Dangerous Dogs (Ss. 767.10-767.16)

767.10 - Legislative findings. - History.—s. 1, ch. 90-180.

767.11 - Definitions. - (1) “Dangerous dog” means any dog that according to the...

767.12 - Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts. - (1) An animal control authority shall investigate reported incidents involving...

767.13 - Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction. - (1) If a dog that has previously been declared dangerous...

767.135 - Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction. - History.—s. 4, ch. 90-180; s. 4, ch. 93-13; s. 4,...

767.136 - Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties. - (1) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous...

767.14 - Additional local restrictions authorized. - History.—s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16.

767.15 - Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded. - History.—s. 6, ch. 90-180.

767.16 - Police canine or service dog; exemption. - (1) Any canine that is owned, or the service of...