Florida § 713.655 - Liens for professional services of veterinarians.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 713.655 — Liens for professional services of veterinarians., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 713.655. Liens for professional services of veterinarians.
In favor of any veterinarian who renders professional services to an animal at the request of the owner of the animal, the owner’s agent, or a bailee, lessee, or custodian of the animal, for the unpaid portion of the fees for such professional services, upon the animal to which such services were rendered. Such lien shall remain valid and enforceable for a period of 1 year from the date the professional services were rendered, and such lien is to be enforced in the manner provided for the enforcement of other liens on personal property in this state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 713.655 cover?
Section 713.655 ("Liens for professional services of veterinarians.") 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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