St. Petersburg cannot restrict dogs based on breed under Florida Statute 767.14 as amended in 2023, but the city still enforces Chapter 4 dangerous and aggressive dog rules based on individual behavior.
Florida Statute 767.14, amended effective October 1, 2023, preempts local governments from adopting breed-specific dog ordinances based solely on breed, size, or weight. As a result, St. Petersburg does not prohibit pit bulls or any specific breed. The City instead enforces Chapter 4 (Animals) provisions that classify any individual dog as dangerous or aggressive based on its actual conduct, including biting incidents and unprovoked attacks. Dangerous-dog designations require muzzling, secure enclosures, registration, liability insurance, and warning signs. Private landlords, HOAs, and insurers may still impose breed-based restrictions independently of the city.
Dangerous-dog designations bring registration fees, mandatory enclosures, and possible euthanasia for severe attacks; failure to follow restrictions is a misdemeanor under FS 767.13.
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