Sec. 462.202. - Exemptions.

The provisions of this Part do not apply to: (a) Lawful hunting of an animal by a properly permitted person in strict compliance with Florida Statutes and the rules and regulations of the Commission; (b) Efforts by lawful authorities to control an animal that is posing an immediate danger to other animals or humans; (c) Humane disposition of an animal by ACPS, a humane society or society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or a veterinarian; (d) Killing of an animal for human consumption performed in compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, rules and regulations; (e) Those procedures done in the interest of medical science and performed in compliance with applicable Florida State Statutes, rules and regulations; and (f) Those procedures done for the purpose of administering veterinary care. (g) Any surgical procedure that is performed by a licensed veterinarian that is not otherwise prohibited by law, including but not limited to ear cropping, dewclaw removal or tail docking. (Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 3) Editor's note— Ordinance 2007-839-E, § 18, authorized updated department/division names pursuant to reorganization.