FL S1016

Creates the Care for Retired Law Enforcement Dogs Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care of retired law enforcement dogs.

Department of Law Enforcement shall contract with a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting or caring for retired law enforcement dogs to administer and manage the program.

Eligible retired law enforcement dogs must have been certified in obedience and apprehension work by organizations such as the National Police Canine Association.

Annual reimbursements for veterinary care (including wellness exams, vaccines, emergency care, surgeries, and cremation) are capped at $1,500 per dog, with no carryover of unused funds to future years.

The nonprofit administrator may receive administrative fees up to 10 percent of appropriated funds and is subject to audit by the Auditor General; effective July 1, 2015.