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The 2015 Florida Statutes

Title XLV
TORTS
Chapter 767
DAMAGE BY DOGS
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CHAPTER 767
CHAPTER 767
DAMAGE BY DOGS
767.01
Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.
767.02
Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.
767.03
Good defense for killing dog.
767.04
Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten.
767.05
Owner’s liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle.
767.07
Interpretation.
767.10
Legislative findings.
767.11
Definitions.
767.12
Classification of dogs as dangerous; certification of registration; notice and hearing requirements; confinement of animal; exemption; appeals; unlawful acts.
767.13
Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.
767.14
Additional local restrictions authorized.
767.15
Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.
767.16
Bite by a police or service dog; exemption from quarantine.