Is There a Dog Leash Law in Highlands County (Avon Park, Lake Placid, Leisure Lakes, Lorida, Sebring, and Venus) Florida?
In Highlands County, Florida, it is unlawful for an individual who owns, harbors or keeps a dog to allow the dog to roam, wander or run at large on or about any public streets, right-of-way or places in the unincorporated area of the county, or on or about the private property of a person other than the person who owns the dog.
Under section 4.5-22 of the Highlands County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, the use of a collar and leash are required. When a dog is on or about public streets, roadways or places in the unincorporated ares of the county, the dog must be on a collar and a leash, under the direct care, custody and supervision of a person sufficiently mature to care for, control and manage the dog.
If a dog is on the private property of an individual other than its owner, harborer or keeper, the must be under the direct care, custody, control and supervision of a person sufficiently mature to care for, control and manage the dog as well as on a leash, unless the owner of the property otherwise permits.
Highlands County is located in North Central Florida and includes the following cities:
Avon Park, Lake Placid, Leisure Lakes, Lorida, Sebring, and Venus.
If you have sustained injuries as a result of a dog bite you may be entitled to certain types of damages included but not limited to: medical bills (past and future), pain and suffering and loss of life. Contact a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer to discuss the various options of recovery available to you.
