Florida § 707.21 - Refusing entrance to pasture to seek strayed domestic animals.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 707.21 — Refusing entrance to pasture to seek strayed domestic animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 707.21. Refusing entrance to pasture to seek strayed domestic animals.
Any person or owner of any pasture, who refuses to allow entrance or who hinders any owner or owners of cattle or other domestic animals, or their agent or agents, who have complied with s. 707.19, either by their own acts or the acts of their agent or agents, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Provided, that this section shall not apply to any county having no-fence districts.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 707.21
What does Florida Statutes § 707.21 cover?
Section 707.21 ("Refusing entrance to pasture to seek strayed domestic animals.") 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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