Fla. Stat. 767.136
Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties

(1)

If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to, or the death of, a human, and the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities under the circumstances, the owner of the dog commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2)

If the dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner of the dog is not guilty of any crime under this section.

Source: Section 767.136 — Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0767.­136 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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