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FL S0256
Bill
AI Summary
- Reorganizes animal cruelty statute into three subsections: (a) unnecessarily kills, overloads, overdrives, torments, or mutilates any animal; (b) deprives any animal of necessary sustenance or shelter; or (c) carries any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner
- Maintains misdemeanor of the first degree classification with punishment under s. 775.082 or fine not exceeding $5,000, or both
- Clarifies that causing another person to commit these acts also constitutes animal cruelty
- Effective October 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Animal Cruelty
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary10/13/2021
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