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Florida Torts Code Section 767.03 - Damage By Dogs - Good defense for killing dog.

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Title XLV   TORTS

Chapter 767   DAMAGE BY DOGS

767.03  Good defense for killing dog.--In any action for damages or of a criminal prosecution against any person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that said dog had been or was killing any animal included in the definitions of "domestic animal" and "livestock" as provided by s. 585.01 shall constitute a good defense to either of such actions.

History.--s. 1, ch. 4978, 1901; GS 3144; RGS 4959; CGL 7046; s. 1, ch. 79-315; s. 2, ch. 94-339.

Last modified: November 21, 2006