Fla. Stat. 767.03
Good defense for killing dog

In any action for damages or of a criminal prosecution against any person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that said dog had been or was killing any animal included in the definitions of “domestic animal” and “livestock” as provided by s. 585.01 shall constitute a good defense to either of such actions.

Source: Section 767.03 — Good defense for killing dog, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0767.03 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

767.01
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Current through Fall 2025

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Original Source: Section 767.03 — Good defense for killing dog, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0767.03 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 767.03 Good defense for killing dog

Fla. Stat. 767.03
Good defense for killing dog