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The Florida Statutes

The 1998 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 828
Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection
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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  Sodium pentobarbital; permits for use in euthanasia of domestic animals.

828.058  Euthanasia of dogs and cats.

828.065  Euthanasia of animals offered for sale by pet shops.

828.073  Animals found in distress; when agent may take charge; hearing; disposition; sale.

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.

828.125  Killing or aggravated abuse of registered breed horses or cattle; offenses; penalties.

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.

828.161  Prohibiting artificial coloring and sale of certain animals and fowls; construction.

828.17  Officer to arrest without warrant.

828.22  Humane slaughter requirement.

828.23  Definitions.

828.24  Prohibited acts; exemption.

828.25  Administration; rules and regulations; inspection; fees.

828.26  Penalty.

828.27  Local animal control or cruelty ordinances; penalty.

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.

828.42  Animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties.

828.43  Injunction.