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2019 Florida Statutes
Chapter 828
ANIMALS: CRUELTY; SALES; ANIMAL ENTERPRISE PROTECTION Entire Chapter
ANIMALS: CRUELTY; SALES; ANIMAL ENTERPRISE PROTECTION Entire Chapter
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.