It increases criminal penalties for animal fighting and baiting offenses. Requires juveniles convicted of animal cruelty offenses to undergo psychological evaluation and treatment if necessary. Expands Florida's animal abuse offender database, maintained by our state law enforcement agency. Provide stronger enforcement tools for local governments through increased civil penalties for animal cruelty violations and more penalties for repeat offenders under local ordinances. (02:05–02:11)
CLAIM
Asserts that Florida's animal abuse offender database has been expanded.
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