The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLV
TORTS

Chapter 767
DAMAGE BY DOGS; DANGEROUS DOGS

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F.S. 767.135

767.135 Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.—If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes the death of a human, the dog shall be immediately confiscated by an animal control authority, placed in quarantine, if necessary, for the proper length of time or held for 10 business days after the owner is given written notification under s. 767.12, and thereafter destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner. This 10-day time period shall allow the owner to request a hearing under s. 767.12. If the owner files a written appeal under s. 767.12 or this section, the dog must be held and may not be destroyed while the appeal is pending. The owner is responsible for payment of all boarding costs and other fees as may be required to humanely and safely keep the animal during any appeal procedure.

History.—s. 4, ch. 90-180; s. 4, ch. 93-13; s. 4, ch. 94-339; s. 3, ch. 2016-16.

Note.—Former s. 767.13(2).

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Amendments to 767.135

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 767.135

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 767.135.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

FREIGHTLINER MARKET DEVELOPMENT CORP. a v. SILVER WHEEL FREIGHTLINES, INC. H., 823 F.2d 362 (9th Cir. 1987)

. . . intrastate operating authority is transferable only in accordance with the procedures contained in ORS 767.135 . . .

FREIGHTLINER MARKET DEVELOPMENT CORP. a v. SILVER WHEEL FREIGHTLINES, INC. H., 823 F.2d 362 (9th Cir. 1987)

. . . intrastate operating authority is transferable only in accordance with the procedures contained in ORS 767.135 . . .