§ 707.21, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 707. ESTRAYS
Refusing entrance to pasture to seek strayed domestic animals.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Any person or owner of any pasture, who refuses to allow entrance or who hinders any owner or owners of cattle or other domestic animals, or their agent or agents, who have complied with s. 707.19, either by their own acts or the acts of their agent or agents, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Provided, that this section shall not apply to any county having no-fence districts.
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History
ss. 1, 4, ch. 5417, 1905; RGS 5238; CGL 7357; s. 686, ch. 71-136.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 707.19, Fla. Stat.Owner of strayed animals to notify owner of pasture of intention to enter.Printed as s. 707.19
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
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