Florida § 828.03 - Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 828.03 — Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 828.03. Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.
(1) Any county or any society or association for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals, organized under the laws of this state, may appoint agents for the purpose of investigating violations of any of the provisions of this chapter or any other law of the state for the purpose of protecting children and animals or preventing any act of cruelty thereto. (2) All appointments of such agents by such societies or corporations must have the approval of the mayor of the city in which the society or association exists, and if the society or association exists or works outside of any city, the appointment must be approved by the county court judge or the judge of the circuit court for the county, and the mayor or judge shall keep a record of such appointment. The approval of the appointment of any agent by a county for either the incorporated or unincorporated areas of such county shall be by the county commission.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 828.03
What does Florida Statutes § 828.03 cover?
Section 828.03 ("Agents of counties, societies, etc., may prosecute violators.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 828.03?
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