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Florida Statutes § 767.02 — Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 767 — DAMAGE BY DOGS; DANGEROUS DOGS

Part I — DAMAGE BY DOGS

It is unlawful for any dog known to have killed sheep to roam about over the country unattended by a keeper. Any such dog found roaming over the country unattended shall be deemed a run-about dog, and it is lawful to kill such dog.

History

History.—s. 1, ch. 4185, 1893; GS 3143; RGS 4958; CGL 7045.

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