Florida Statutes Chapter 767 — DAMAGE BY DOGS; DANGEROUS DOGS

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.

Title XLV

• § 767.01 — Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons, domestic animals, or livestock.
• § 767.02 — Sheep-killing dogs not to roam about.
• § 767.03 — Good defense for killing dog.
• § 767.04 — Dog owner’s liability for damages to persons bitten.
• § 767.05 — Owner’s liability for damages by dog to dairy cattle.
• § 767.07 — Interpretation.
• § 767.10 — Legislative findings.
• § 767.11 — Definitions.
• § 767.12 — Classification of dogs as dangerous; owner requirements; penalty.
• § 767.13 — Attack or bite by dangerous dog; penalties; confiscation; destruction.
• § 767.135 — Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes death; confiscation; destruction.
• § 767.136 — Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
• § 767.14 — Additional local restrictions authorized.
• § 767.15 — Other provisions of chapter 767 not superseded.
• § 767.16 — Police canine or service dog; exemption.