FL H0507

Licensed emergency transport vehicles may transport police canines injured in the line of duty to veterinary clinics or hospital emergency departments when no human patients require attention or transport

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians may provide emergency medical care to injured police canines at the scene or during transport to a veterinary or medical facility

Paramedics and EMTs who provide emergency care to injured police canines in good faith are granted immunity from criminal and civil liability

"Police canine" is defined as any canine owned or employed by law enforcement, correctional agencies, fire departments, or the State Fire Marshal for detecting criminal activity, flammable materials, missing persons, or apprehending offenders

Effective date: July 1, 2020