Temple Terrace, FL Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- State Preemption
- FL 767.14
- Breed Bans
- Prohibited
- Miami-Dade
- Repealed Oct 2023
- Dangerous Dogs
- Behavior-based
- HOA
- May restrict
Summary
No breed-specific restrictions are allowed in Temple Terrace. FL 767.14 preempts breed bans statewide, and Miami-Dades grandfathered pit bull ban was repealed by referendum in October 2023. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based.
BY DOGS; DANGEROUS DOGS Entire Chapter SECTION 14 Additional local restrictions authorized. F.S. 767.14 767.000000000000 Damage by dogs; dangerous dogs 2024.00000000000 II 0767.14 14 767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized. — 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 addition
Full Breakdown
Florida Statute 767.14 prohibits cities and counties from enacting breed-specific legislation. Any dog that bites, attacks, or causes severe injury can be declared dangerous under FL 767.12 regardless of breed. Temple Terrace follows Hillsborough County procedure for dangerous dog hearings. Homeowners insurance carriers may still exclude certain breeds (pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans) even though city/county cannot ban them. HOAs in Temple Terrace Preserve and other subdivisions sometimes impose breed restrictions which are enforceable as private contract.
Violations & Fines
No breed-based citations possible. Dangerous dog violations: $500 fine, mandatory muzzling, $100K liability insurance, secure enclosure required.
Frequently Asked Questions
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