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Fla. Stat. § 828.26 — Penalties
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 828: Animals: Cruelty; Sales; Animal Enterprise Protection, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 828.26
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1) Any person who violates the provisions of ss. 828.22-828.26 and any rule associated with these sections shall be subject to an administrative fine of up to $10,000 for each violation.
(2) Unless otherwise provided, any person who violates any provision of ss. 828.22-828.26 commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) Nothing in this section precludes the enforcement of s. 828.12, relating to cruelty to animals.
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Questions this section answers
Is penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Penalties is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 828.26.
Which Florida statute covers penalties?
Penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 828.26 (Penalties).
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