FL H1611

Creates Florida Statute 828.126 prohibiting knowing sexual conduct or sexual contact with animals, defined to include touching, fondling, or penetration of animal genitals or anus for sexual gratification or arousal of the person.

Prohibits causing, aiding, abetting, or permitting sexual conduct with animals; also prohibits organizing, promoting, conducting, advertising, or participating in such acts for commercial or recreational purposes.

Establishes violation as a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida Statutes sections 775.082 or 775.083.

Exempts accepted animal husbandry practices, conformation judging practices, and accepted veterinary medical practices from the prohibition.

Takes effect October 1, 2010.