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Florida Statutes Title XLV. Torts § 767.16. Police canine or service dog; exemption

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Any canine that is owned, or the service of which is employed, by a law enforcement agency, is exempt from this part.

(2) Any dog used as a service dog for blind, hearing impaired, or disabled persons that bites another animal or a human is exempt from any quarantine requirement following such bite if the dog has a current rabies vaccination that was administered as provided in s. 828.30.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Florida Statutes Title XLV. Torts § 767.16. Police canine or service dog; exemption - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/fl/title-xlv-torts/fl-st-sect-767-16/

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