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Fla. Stat. § 877.14 — Merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 877: Miscellaneous Crimes, Florida Statutes.
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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 877.14
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) Every person engaged in the business of selling dogs shall keep a complete and true record of all transactions, showing the date of transaction and the name and address of the person from whom each dog was purchased or otherwise obtained and to whom it was sold. The record also should show a sufficient description of the dog such as breed, sex, color, markings, and distinguishing features. The record shall at all times be subject to the inspection of all police and peace officers.
(2) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
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Is merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 877.14.
Which Florida statute covers merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation?
Merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation is governed by Fla. Stat. § 877.14 (Merchandising of dogs; required records; penalty for violation).
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