Florida legal term
Livestock in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Livestock” 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 “Livestock” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Livestock” means cattle, calves, sheep, swine, horses, mules, goats, ostriches, rheas, emus, and any other domestic animal that can or may be used in the preparation of animal products. (Fla. Stat. § 828.23)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Agroterrorism; penalties
- Prohibiting artificial coloring and sale of certain animals
- Retail and farm theft; transit fare evasion; mandatory fine; alternative punishment; detention and arrest; exemption from liability for false arrest; resisting arrest; penalties
- Water and food for stock on trains, vessels, etc
- Cruelty to animals
- Killing or aggravated abuse of horses or cattle; offenses; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
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