§ 462.202. Exemptions.

The provisions of this Part do not apply to:

(a)

Lawful hunting of an animal by a properly permitted person in strict compliance with Florida Statutes and the rules and regulations of the Commission;

(b)

Efforts by lawful authorities to control an animal that is posing an immediate danger to other animals or humans;

(c)

Humane disposition of an animal by ACPS, a humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or a veterinarian;

(d)

Killing of an animal for human consumption performed in compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, rules and regulations;

(e)

Those procedures done in the interest of medical science and performed in compliance with applicable Florida State Statutes, rules and regulations; and

(f)

Those procedures done for the purpose of administering veterinary care.

(g)

Any surgical procedure that is performed by a licensed veterinarian that is not otherwise prohibited by law, including but not limited to ear cropping, dewclaw removal or tail docking.

(Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 3)

Editor's note

Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization.