Florida § 767.136 - Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
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§ 767.136. Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.
(1) If a dog that has not been declared dangerous attacks and causes severe injury to, or the death of, a human, and the owner of the dog had knowledge of the dog’s dangerous propensities, yet demonstrated a reckless disregard for such propensities under the circumstances, the owner of the dog commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2) If the dog attacks or bites a person who is engaged in or attempting to engage in a criminal activity at the time of the attack, the owner of the dog is not guilty of any crime under this section.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 767.136
What does Florida Statutes § 767.136 cover?
Section 767.136 ("Attack or bite by unclassified dog that causes severe injury or death; penalties.") 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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