Florida Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – 2025005 – POMPANO BEACH, FL CITY COMMISSION

  Summary:

  Proposed Ordinance No. 26-119 amends Chapter 90 (Animals), Section 90.39 (Retail Sale of Dogs and Cats) of the Pompano Beach, FL Code of Ordinances to exempt pet stores that obtain dogs or cats from hobby breeders or who breed their own cats and dogs from the city’s existing retail pet sale ban.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  POMPANO BEACH, FL CITY COMMISSION

  Bill Action:

  PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED FROM 12/9/25 MEETING TO 1/27/25 – CITY ATTORNEY INDICATED ORDINANCE NEEDS FURTHER RESEARCH/REWRITE

• Bill – 2025004 – JACKSONVILLE, FL CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2025-794 amends Title XIII (Health Code), Chapter 462 (Animals), Part 10 (Pet Shops and Animal Dealers) of Jacksonville, FL Ordinance Code by repealing and replacing existing rules for pet shops, animal dealers, and hobby breeders to: (1) create a unified permitting process for animal dealers and hobby breeders; and (2) establish detailed operational standards to protect animal welfare to include mandatory staffing ratios, inspections, and space requirements.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  JACKSONVILLE, FL CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED ON 3RD READING W/SUBST (17-0 VOTE) ON 11/12/25

• Bill – 2025001 – PINELLAS COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 25-1489A amends Chapter 14 (Animals), Section 14-29 (Retail Pet Sales) of Pinellas County, FL Code of Ordinances to strengthen oversight of retail pet sales in the county to protect animals and the consumers purchasing them.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  PINELLAS COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  WORK SESSION/PRESENTATION HELD ON 2/20/25 – PUBLIC HEARING/VOTE POSTPONED FROM 11/18/25 TO 12/16/25

• Bill – 2025003 – COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2013-33 (Animal Control) to strengthen Collier County, FL hobby breeder requirements, penalties, and enforcement.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON 9/23/25 – EFFECTIVE ON FILING W/SECY OF STATE

• Bill – 2024-001 – DORAL, FL CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 2024-02 (“City of Doral Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Ordinance”) amends Chapter 3 (Animals) of the Doral, FL Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article IV (Requirements for Sales of Dogs and Cats) to provide minimum standards governing the sale of dogs and cats by city breeders, pet dealers, and pet shops.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  DORAL, FL CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY ON 2ND READING BY CITY COUNCIL ON 2/15/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 2/24/24

• Bill – 2024001 – COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  The “Collier County Animal Abuser Registry Ordinance” amends Chapter 14 (Animals) of the Collier County, FL Code of Ordinances to establish a county animal abuser registry.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  COLLIER COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON 5/28/24 – EFFECTIVE ON 5/30/24

• Bill – 2024002 – LEON COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Proposed ordinance amends Chapter 4 (Animals), Article II (Animal Control), Division 1 (Generally), Section 4-47 (Dogs and Cats Offered for Sale; Health Requirements) of the Code of Laws of Leon County, FL to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by retail pet stores in the unincorporated areas of the county.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  LEON COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY W/AMEND ON 1/28/25

• Bill – 2025002 – MANATEE COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Summary:

  Ordinance No. 25-33 amends Chapter 2-4 (Animals) of Manatee County, FL Code of Ordinances by: (1) Restricting licenses; (2) Establishing minimum standards of care; (3) Requiring dog and cat breeder sourcing restrictions; and (4) Requiring warranties for commercial establishments selling dogs or cats.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  MANATEE COUNTY, FL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON 6/3/25