Deltona, FL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- State Preemption
- FL §767.14: no breed bans
- Dangerous Dog
- Behavior-based (FL §767)
- Local Authority
- Cannot restrict by breed
- Enforcement
- Volusia County Animal Services
Summary
Deltona cannot enact breed-specific legislation. Florida law (FL §767.14) preempts all local breed bans statewide. Dogs are regulated based on behavior under the Dangerous Dog Act (FL §767.01-767.04), not breed.
This act does not limit any local government or public housing authority from adopting an ordinance or a policy, respectively, to address the safety and welfare concerns caused by attacks on persons or domestic animals; placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dogs that have bitten or attacked persons or domestic animals; or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed, weight, or size and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. History. - s. 5, ch. 90-180; s. 5, ch. 2016-16; s. 1, ch.
Full Breakdown
Deltona does not enforce breed-specific legislation (BSL) in city limits. Instead, the county uses behavior-based dangerous dog classifications. A dog may be declared "dangerous" or "potentially dangerous" after biting a person, attacking another animal, or exhibiting threatening behavior. Owners of declared dangerous dogs must maintain secure enclosures (6-foot fenced yard or kennel), carry $100,000+ liability insurance, muzzle the dog in public, and register the animal with Deltona Animal Control annually. Florida state law governs the hearing process for dangerous dog declarations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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