Florida § 588.18 - Livestock at large; fees.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 588.18 — Livestock at large; fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 588.18. Livestock at large; fees.
The fees allowed for impounding, serving notice, care and feeding, advertising, and disposing of impounded animals shall be determined by the sheriff or the county animal control center of each county. Damages done by the sheriff or the county animal control center in pursuit or in the capture, handling, or care of the livestock are the sole responsibility of the sheriff or the county animal control center.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 588.18
What does Florida Statutes § 588.18 cover?
Section 588.18 ("Livestock at large; fees.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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