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Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty in Florida
Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 828.1231. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 828.1231.
What is the penalty for sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - first offense — Applies to any person who violates the prohibitions in subsection (1) or (2) regarding sale of garments/pelts containing dog or cat fur.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - first offense — Applies to any person who violates the prohibitions in subsection (1) or (2) regarding sale of garments/pelts containing dog or cat fur.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - second or subsequent offense — Applies upon a second or subsequent conviction for violating this section.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - second or subsequent offense — Applies upon a second or subsequent conviction for violating this section.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - first offense | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies to any person who violates the prohibitions in subsection (1) or (2) regarding sale of garments/pelts containing dog or cat fur. | Fla. Stat. § 828.1231(3) |
| Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - second or subsequent offense | Felony of the Third Degree | Applies upon a second or subsequent conviction for violating this section. | Fla. Stat. § 828.1231(3) |
Common questions about sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty in Florida
Is sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 828.1231.
Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - first offense: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 828.1231(3)) · Sale of garments or pelts containing dog or cat fur - second or subsequent offense: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 828.1231(3))
What are the penalties for sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty in Florida?
Penalties for sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty?
Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 828.1231 (Sale of garments or items of clothing containing dog or cat fur prohibited; sale of pelt of any dog or cat prohibited; penalty).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.