Fla. Stat. § 767.136

Current through Chapter 226 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 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.

Fla. Stat. § 767.136

s.4, ch. 2016-16.
Added by 2016 Fla. Laws, ch. 16, s 4, eff. 3/8/2016.