§ 828.03, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 828. ANIMALS: CRUELTY; SALES; ANIMAL ENTERPRISE PROTECTION
Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) Any county or any society or association for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, organized under the laws of this state, may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating violations of any of the provisions of this chapter or any other law of the state for the purpose of protecting children and animals or preventing any act of cruelty thereto.
(2) All appointments of such agents by such societies or corporations must have the approval of the mayor of the city in which the society or association exists, and if the society or association exists or works outside of any city, the appointment must be approved by the county court judge or the judge of the circuit court for the county, and the mayor or judge shall keep a record of such appointment. The approval of the appointment of any agent by a county for either the incorporated or unincorporated areas of such county shall be by the county commission.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 12, ch. 4971, 1901; GS 3158; RGS 4984; CGL 7073; s. 32, ch. 73-334; s. 1, ch. 75-223; s. 1, ch. 76-102; s. 1, ch. 77-174.
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Cited by 5 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites § 828.03, Fla. Stat.. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
The Florida Statutes
- § 39.201, Fla. Stat.Required reports of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect, sexual abuse of a child, and juvenile sexual abuse; required reports of death; reports involving a child who has exhibited inappropriate sexual behavior.Printed as s. 828.03
- § 474.2165, Fla. Stat.Ownership and control of veterinary medical patient records; report or copies of records to be furnished.Printed as s. 828.03
- § 828.073, Fla. Stat.Animals found in distress.Printed as s. 828.03
- § 828.1231, Fla. Stat.Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty.Printed as s. 828.03
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