Florida legal term
Veterinary care in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Veterinary care” 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 “Veterinary care” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Veterinary care” means the practice, by a veterinarian, of veterinary medicine as defined in s. 474.202. (Fla. Stat. § 943.69)
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