Florida legal term
Slaughterer in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Slaughterer” 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 “Slaughterer” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Slaughterer” means any person other than a licensed veterinarian, or an employee of a humane society or animal control agency, who kills livestock. (Fla. Stat. § 828.23)
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