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FL S1806
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create a publicly accessible online animal abuser registry by January 1, 2023, listing adults convicted of animal abuse offenses including cruelty, animal fighting, and sexual activities involving animals
- Registry durations vary by offense: 3 years for a first misdemeanor conviction, 5 years for a first felony conviction, and 10 years for any second or subsequent conviction
- Registered abusers are prohibited from owning, possessing, or residing with an animal and from working with companion animals, and must personally appear at their county sheriff's office to register, update information within 10 business days of any changes, and renew annually
- Pet dealers, shelters, and other entities are prohibited from knowingly selling or transferring animals to registered abusers, must post signage and require signed affidavits from buyers, and face escalating penalties from a written warning to a fine of up to $500 to a second-degree misdemeanor for repeated violations
- Courts are authorized, as a condition of probation, to prohibit persons convicted of aggravated animal cruelty or sexual activity with an animal from owning, possessing, maintaining custody of, residing with, or caring for an animal
Legislative Description
Animal Abusers
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2022
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