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FL S0722

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ellyn Bogdanoff

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "dangerous dog" in Florida law by removing language that classified dogs trained or used for dog fighting as dangerous dogs
  • Removes subsection (c) which previously stated a dog could be deemed dangerous if "used primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting or trained for dog fighting"
  • Maintains three remaining criteria for dangerous dog classification: aggressive biting or severe injury to humans, severe injury or killing of domestic animals, and unprovoked chasing or approaching of persons in a menacing manner
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Saving Dogs

Last Action

Ordered enrolled -SJ 851

5/4/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/9/2011

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