Fla. Stat. 767.02
Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about

It is unlawful for any dog known to have killed sheep to roam about over the country unattended by a keeper. Any such dog found roaming over the country unattended shall be deemed a run-about dog, and it is lawful to kill such dog.

Source: Section 767.02 — Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0767.02 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

767.01
Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock 767.02
Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about 767.03
Good defense for killing dog 767.04
Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten 767.05
Owner’s liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle 767.07
Interpretation

Current through Fall 2025

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._767.02

Original Source: Section 767.02 — Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0767.02 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 767.02 Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about

Fla. Stat. 767.02
Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about