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FL S1108
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates the "Companion Animal Protection Act" establishing requirements for animal shelters regarding stray, abandoned, and owner-surrendered animals.
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Requires animal shelters to check for identification methods (microchips, tags, licenses), maintain lost and found lists, post animal photos online, and notify possible owners by telephone, mail, and personal service.
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Mandates a 5 business day holding period for stray animals (with first 2 days for redemption only) and same period for owner-relinquished animals (available for redemption, transfer, or adoption throughout).
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Requires shelters to provide fresh food and water, daily exercise, twice-daily cage cleaning per veterinary protocol, and prompt veterinary care including vaccinations and pain management.
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Prohibits euthanasia solely due to expired holding periods and requires shelters to notify rescue organizations at least 2 business days before euthanasia; permits euthanasia only when all alternatives exhausted and director certifies in writing that no other options exist.
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Allows state attorneys and aggrieved persons to bring injunctive actions for violations, with prevailing parties entitled to attorney fees and costs.
Legislative Description
Companion Animals
Last Action
Died in Agriculture
3/11/2016