Ron DeSantis signs a new law against violent dog owners

Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law in Florida that endures measures against dogs considered violent and their owners. The law aims to improved public safety and to prevent attacks through clear definitions.

Known as the “Pam Rock Act”, the law introduces stricter regulations on the ownership of these animals, increasing penalties for whose do not comply with legal requirements. It also expands the authorities' measures to act in this cases.

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How does the law define a violent dog in Florida?

According to the law, a violent dog is one that has bitten, attacked or caused serious injury to a person or another pet in public or private spaces. It is also considered violent if it has killed or seriously injured another domestic animal on several ocastions despite the place.

In addition, the law specifies that a dog that chases or confronts people threateningly without provocation also is qualified as violent. It means any attack in which the victim was acting peacefully according to other indications specified on the law.

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What are the penalties for owners of violent dogs?

According to the Florida Department of Animal Control, owners of violent dogs are going to face stricter penalties. These responsibilities are intended to minimize risk and ensure effective animal control. There are also a list of new obligations that the owners must do in order to follow the new process.

Do not transfer ownership of the dog during investigations or appeals and allow immediate confiscation of the dog by the authorities are one of the new law's specifications that DeSantis approved on this law. In the obligations, there are cooperate with authorities in inspections and related processes and Maintain preventive measures to avoid attacks or leaks.