FL law- no coloring pets

[eli]

Please help me/us if you can.

Where is this law?
What does it say?
How can we change it or get it removed?


Thanks!
I wanna be creative too!!
Erica

[Gracy Rose]

here you go:-)

Title XLVI
CRIMES Chapter 828
ANIMALS: CRUELTY; SALES; ANIMAL ENTERPRISE PROTECTION View Entire Chapter

828.161 Prohibiting artificial coloring and sale of certain animals and fowls; construction.--

(1) It is unlawful for any person to dye or color artificially any animal or fowl, including but not limited to rabbits, baby chickens, and ducklings, or to bring any dyed or colored animal or fowl into this state.

(2) It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, or give away as merchandising premiums, baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl under 4 weeks of age or rabbits under 2 months of age to be used as pets, toys or retail premiums.

(3) This section shall not be construed to apply to any animal or fowl, including but not limited to rabbits, baby chickens, and ducklings to be used or raised for agricultural purposes by persons with proper facilities to care for them or for poultry or livestock exhibitions.

(4) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

[rapuzzled]

Don't know how true it is, but I have heard that the law was put into effect because of people buying chicks, rabbits, etc. around times such as Easter for gifts.

[furrybestjob]

Geez...I knew you couldn't color in Florida, but I guess I didn't realize I would be a criminal if I brought my poodle with me, for vacation, with blue ears.

[Gracy Rose]

Yes, it was passed as a law back when i was a kid. The hip thing was to color Bunnies and Chicks at Easter time as a ploy to sell more. Then when the "cute" colors faded we were over run with wild chickens, ducks and rabbits.

Now, honestly... it isn't regularly enforced and YES I have dyed the occassional dog for a client (especially in Blue & Orange before a Gators game). But, do we advertise it... no.


We call it a "Vanity Spa"

[GSDluvR]

I've never heard of this before... I thought it was a joke at first. I've never colored a dog before and I'm not sure if I'd ever want to, but I guess it's good to know about.

[eli]

Thanks for the help GR

I actually made some calls today & long story short - fat chance of getting it removed, ammended, etc....
They won't even be considering anything for about 11 months.

I am still going to try.
I know I'm a small fish but I AM a fish.
Erica

[sheilabgroomer]

They have this same law in SC. My friend told me about it after I "stencled" another friends dog and sent picts of it on the internet and emails. Oh No!! They might put me in the BIG HOUSE!!!! Can you imagine that conversation while I am chatting w/my cell mate Big Bad Bertha. "so what are you in for"? lol

I am not sure, but you would think that this is one of those laws rarely enforced EXCEPT for the in the case of dying animals for sale (like bunnies, chicks etc). I didn't even see any mention of dogs or cats, and don't they have creative grooming competitions in Florida and SC?

[eli]

SheilaB,

No creative grooming class in Cape Canaveral when I was there in 2005.

Erica

[Gracy Rose]

Eli, lets figure out how to get it done and I will help... I am NOT a fish, I AM a shark :-0

[hairdevil]

They have this same law in SC. My friend told me about it after I "stencled" another friends dog and sent picts of it on the internet and emails. Oh No!! They might put me in the BIG HOUSE!!!! Can you imagine that conversation while I am chatting w/my cell mate Big Bad Bertha. "so what are you in for"? lol

I am not sure, but you would think that this is one of those laws rarely enforced EXCEPT for the in the case of dying animals for sale (like bunnies, chicks etc). I didn't even see any mention of dogs or cats, and don't they have creative grooming competitions in Florida and SC?

rofl!! big bad bertha? omg too funny!!