Coral Springs does not impose breed-specific restrictions. Florida state law prohibits local governments from enacting breed-specific legislation. However, Section 4-18 allows classification of individual dogs as vicious based on behavior, regardless of breed.
Coral Springs follows Florida state law, which under F.S. 767.14 prohibits local governments from passing breed-specific ordinances. No breed, weight, or size of dog is banned in the city. However, under Section 4-18 of the Coral Springs Code of Ordinances, individual dogs may be classified as vicious based on their behavior. If an incident involving a potentially vicious dog is reported, the Coral Springs Police Department conducts an investigation including an interview with the owner and a sworn affidavit from the complainant. If sufficient cause exists, the dog is initially classified as vicious and the owner is notified in writing by registered mail, certified hand delivery, or service of process. Owners of vicious dogs must comply with containment and insurance requirements.
Owners of dogs classified as vicious who fail to comply with containment requirements face civil penalties up to $500 and potential impoundment of the animal. Repeated dangerous behavior may result in a dangerous dog classification under Florida Statute 767.
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