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FL H1105

Transactions for the Possession of Animals


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Introduced
02/26/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits person, party, firm, association, or corporation from keeping, possessing, importing, selling, bartering, trading, or breeding for personal use or sale green iguanas or black & white tegus; declares that certain contracts entered into on or after specified date for sale or lease of pet are against public policy of this state & are void & unenforceable.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits individuals, companies, or organizations from keeping, possessing, importing, selling, bartering, trading, or breeding green iguanas or black and white tegus for personal use or sale. Additionally, it declares that contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2019, for the sale or lease of pets are against the public policy of Florida and are void and unenforceable. The bill aims to protect consumers from deceptive and predatory financing arrangements and to protect pets from the harmful effects of such arrangements by prohibiting the leasing of pets.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (on 05/03/2019)

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