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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XLV
TORTS
Chapter 767
Damage By Dogs
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Section 767.01, Florida Statutes 2000

767.01  Dog owner's liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.--Owners of dogs shall be liable for any damage done by their dogs to a person or to any animal included in the definitions of "domestic animal" and "livestock" as provided by s. 585.01.

History.--RS 2341; ch. 4979, 1901; GS 3142; RGS 4957; CGL 7044; s. 1, ch. 94-339.