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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 877
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
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F.S. 877.14
877.14 Merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation.
(1) Every person engaged in the business of selling dogs shall keep a complete and true record of all transactions, showing the date of transaction and the name and address of the person from whom each dog was purchased or otherwise obtained and to whom it was sold. The record also should show a sufficient description of the dog such as breed, sex, color, markings, and distinguishing features. The record shall at all times be subject to the inspection of all police and peace officers.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History.ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-285; s. 1159, ch. 71-136.