Exemptions.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 462.202
in effectSec. 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)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXIIIHECO_CH462AN_PT2CRNEAN_S462.202EXFetched: 10/27/2026