Florida legal term
Animal enterprise in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Animal enterprise” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Animal enterprise” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Animal enterprise” means:(a) A commercial or academic enterprise that uses animals for food or fiber production, agriculture, research, or testing;(b) A zoo, aquarium, circus, rodeo, or lawful competitive animal event; or(c) Any fair or similar event intended to advance agricultural arts and sciences. (Fla. Stat. § 828.41)
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