Florida Statutes
Title XLVI - Crimes
Chapter 828 - Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection

828.02 - Definitions. - History.—s. 10, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3156; RGS 4982; CGL...

828.03 - Agents of Counties, Societies, etc., May Prosecute Violators. - (1) Any county or any society or association for the...

828.05 - Killing an Injured or Diseased Domestic Animal. - (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a...

828.055 - Controlled Substances and Legend Drugs; Permits for Use. - (1) The Board of Pharmacy shall adopt rules providing for...

828.058 - Euthanasia of Dogs and Cats. - (1) Sodium pentobarbital, a sodium pentobarbital derivative, or other agent...

828.065 - Euthanasia of Animals Offered for Sale by Pet Shops. - (1)(a) A warm-blooded animal, except one held as food for...

828.073 - Animals Found in Distress. - (1) The purpose of this section is to provide a...

828.08 - Penalty for Exposing Poison. - History.—s. 8, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3399; RGS 5248; CGL...

828.12 - Cruelty to Animals. - (1) A person who unnecessarily overloads, overdrives, torments, deprives of...

828.121 - Conduct of Simulated Bullfighting Exhibitions. - History.—s. 3, ch. 71-12.

828.122 - Fighting or Baiting Animals; Offenses; Penalties. - (1) This act may be cited as “The Animal Fighting...

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. - (1) A person who kills any dog or cat with...

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. - (1) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly sell...

828.125 - Killing or Aggravated Abuse of Horses or Cattle; Offenses; Penalties. - (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, by any means...

828.126 - Sexual Activities Involving Animals. - (1) As used in this section, the term “sexual contact...

828.13 - Confinement of Animals Without Sufficient Food, Water, or Exercise; Abandonment of Animals. - (1) As used in this section: (a) “Abandon” means to...

828.14 - Water and Food for Stock on Trains, Vessels, Etc. - (1) No person or corporation, or agent of either, engaged...

828.16 - Contagious Diseases. - History.—s. 9, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3400; RGS 5249; CGL...

828.1615 - Prohibiting Artificial Coloring and Sale of Certain Animals. - (1) It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Dye...

828.17 - Officer to Arrest Without Warrant. - History.—s. 15, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3401; RGS 5250; CGL...

828.22 - Humane Slaughter Act; Humane Slaughter and Livestock Euthanasia; Requirements. - (1) Sections 828.22-828.26 may be cited as the “Humane Slaughter...

828.23 - Definitions; Ss. 828.22-828.26. - (1) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services....

828.24 - Prohibited Acts; Exemption. - (1) No person shall kill an animal in any way...

828.25 - Administration; Rules; Inspection; Fees. - (1) The department shall administer the provisions of ss. 828.22-828.26....

828.251 - Instruction. - History.—s. 41, ch. 2001-279.

828.252 - Nonambulatory Animals. - (1) As used in this section, the term “nonambulatory animal”...

828.26 - Penalties. - (1) Any person who violates the provisions of ss. 828.22-828.26...

828.27 - Local Animal Control or Cruelty Ordinances; Penalty. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Animal”...

828.28 - Local Animal Licensing Ordinances; Notices. - (1) Any county or municipality that has a licensing requirement...

828.29 - Dogs and Cats Transported or Offered for Sale; Health Requirements; Consumer Guarantee. - (1)(a) For each dog transported into the state for sale,...

828.30 - Rabies Vaccination of Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets. - (1) All dogs, cats, and ferrets 4 months of age...

828.40 - Short Title. - History.—s. 9, ch. 93-13.

828.41 - Definitions Relating to Florida Animal Enterprise Protection Act. - (1) “Animal enterprise” means: (a) A commercial or academic enterprise...

828.42 - Animal Enterprise Disruption; Criminal Penalties. - (1) A person who intentionally causes physical disruption to the...

828.43 - Injunction. - History.—s. 12, ch. 93-13.