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The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 828
ANIMALS: CRUELTY; SALES; ANIMAL ENTERPRISE PROTECTION
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F.S. 828.123
828.123 Killing dog or cat with intent of selling or giving away pelt; possession, sale, or importation of pelt with intent of selling or giving away; penalty.
(1) A person who kills any dog or cat with the sole intent of selling or giving away the pelt of such animal commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both imprisonment and a fine.
(2) A person who possesses, imports into this state, sells, buys, gives away, or accepts any pelt of a dog or cat with the sole intent of selling or giving away the pelt of the dog or cat commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of $5,000, or by both imprisonment and a fine.
(3) A person who possesses, imports into the state, sells, buys, gives away, or accepts any dog or cat with the sole intent of killing such dog or cat, or having such dog or cat killed, for the purpose of selling or giving away the pelt of such animal commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both imprisonment and a fine.
(4) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly engage in the business of a dealer or buyer in the pelts or furs of any dog or cat in the state or to purchase such pelts or furs within the state. No common carrier shall knowingly ship or transport or receive for transportation any dog or cat pelts or furs within the state. Any person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.s. 1, ch. 2000-194.

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Amendments to 828.123


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 828.123
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S828.123 1 - CONSERVATION-ANIMALS - KILL DOG CAT W INTENT SELL GIVE AWAY PELT - F: T
S828.123 2 - CONSERVATION-ANIMALS - POSS IMPORT DOG/CAT PELT WIT SELL GIVE AWAY - M: F
S828.123 3 - CONSERVATION-ANIMALS - POSS IMPORT SELL BUY DOG/CAT WIT KILL FOR PELT - F: T
S828.123 4 - CONSERVATION-ANIMALS - DEAL IN BUY SHIP RECEIVE DOG AND CAT PELTS - F: T



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Cases Citing Statute 828.123

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Hulst v. State

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 1936-03-23T00:00:00-08:00

Citation: 166 So. 828, 123 Fla. 315, 1936 Fla. LEXIS 977

Snippet: Buford, Davis, Terrell, Brown 23 March 1936 166 So. 828, 123 Fla. 315, 1936 Fla. LEXIS 977 Van C. Swearingen