Agenda 05/14/2024 Item #10B (Collier County Animal Abuser Registry )05/14/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance establishing the Collier County Animal Abuser Registry.
OBJECTIVE: To establish the Collier County Animal Abuser Registry.
CONSIDERATIONS: The State of Florida has criminalized the cruel treatment of animals (Section 828.12,
Florida Statutes), yet animal abuse and animal cruelty continues to occur in Collier County and throughout the
State of Florida. In 2012, the Florida legislature attempted, but was unsuccessful in passing Senate Bill 618,
creating “Dexter’s Law,” an act establishing a state-wide animal abuse registry.
I believe that animal ownership carries with it both rights and responsibilities with respect to the humane
treatment, care, and control of owned animals, that residents of Collier County and their animals need to be
protected, and an online registry that identifies abusers is necessary.
The proposed ordinance is identical to the Lee County Animal Abuser Registry, which I am advised has been very
successful and well received.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board adopt the proposed Ordinance establishing the Collier County Animal
Abuser Registry.
Prepared by: Burt L. Saunders, Vice Chairman, Commissioner District 3
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Ordinance - Animal Abuse Registry (line numbered) (PDF)
2. Ordinance - Animal Abuser Registry (PDF)
3. Business Impact Estimate - Animal Abuser Registry (PDF)
4. legal ad - Animal Abuser Registry (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.B
Doc ID: 28756
Item Summary: Recommendation to adopt an Ordinance establishing the Collier County Animal Abuser Registry.
Meeting Date: 05/14/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Legal Assistant – County Attorney's Office
Name: Wanda Rodriguez
05/01/2024 9:43 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 3 – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Burt Saunders
05/01/2024 9:43 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Reviewer Completed 05/01/2024 2:14 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 05/01/2024 2:21 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 05/01/2024 3:30 PM
Office of Management and Budget Agnieszka Chudy OMB Reviewer Completed 05/01/2024 4:00 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 05/08/2024 10:17 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 05/14/2024 9:00 AM
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-______ 1
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY 3
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, 4
PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTY 5
ANIMAL ABUSER REGISTRY; PROVIDING FOR TITLE; 6
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR 7
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ABUSER REGISTRY; PROVIDING 8
FOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING 9
REGISTRATION FEES FOR VARIOUS ABUSE OFFENSES; 10
PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION OF CONTACT WITH ANIMALS 11
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR 12
PROHIBITION OF ANIMAL SHELTERS, PET SELLERS, 13
PRIVATE CITIZENS, OR OTHERS FROM TRANSFERRING 14
ANIMAL OWNERSHIP TO ABUSERS; PROVIDING FOR 15
REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS, PET SELLERS, 16
PRIVATE CITIZENS, OR OTHERS TO ENSURE PERSON NOT 17
ON REGISTRY PRIOR TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF 18
ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR 19
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR 20
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE 21
OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR 22
APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 23
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WHEREAS, while the State of Florida has criminalized the cruel treatment of animals, 25
animal abuse and cruelty continues to occur in Collier County and throughout the State of Florida; 26
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WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) finds that 29
animal cruelty is a serious problem, resulting in the abuse of many animals each year; and 30
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WHEREAS, the Board also finds that a strong correlation has been established linking 32
individuals who abuse animals with incidents of domestic violence and that individuals who 33
abuse animals are statistically more likely to commit violent acts against humans; and 34
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WHEREAS, the Board further finds that people who have abused animals in the past are 36
likely to do so in the future and studies show that there is a near 100% recidivism rate for certain 37
types of abuse such as animal hoarding; and 38
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WHEREAS, animal ownership carries with it both rights and responsibilities with respect 40
to the humane treatment, care and control of owned animals; and 41
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WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that residents of Collier County and their animals need 43
to be protected and that an online registry that identifies abusers is necessary; and 44
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WHEREAS, in 2012, the Florida legislature attempted, but was unsuccessful in passing 46
Senate Bill 618, creating “Dexter's Law,” an act establishing a state-wide animal abuse registry; and 47
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WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the residents of 49
Collier County and their animals that an online registry be established identifying individuals 50
residing in Collier County convicted of certain abuse crimes that will prevent these individuals 51
from adopting, purchasing, possessing, or otherwise obtaining animals from any animal shelter, 52
pet seller, or other person or entity involved in the exchange of animals by adoption, sale, or other 53
means; and 54
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WHEREAS, the Board finds that it will serve the public health, safety, and welfare of the 56
citizens and animals of Collier County to create this Animal Abuser Registry for Collier County. 57
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY 59
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 60
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SECTION ONE: TITLE. 62
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This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “Collier County Animal Abuser 64
Registry Ordinance.” 65
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SECTION TWO: DEFINITIONS. 67
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The following words, phrases, or terms when used in this Ordinance shall, unless 69
otherwise indicated, have the meanings provided below: 70
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A. Animal shall mean, generally, any living dumb creature, as provided for in Florida 72
Statutes. 73
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B. Animal Enjoinment shall mean any person enjoined by the Court from further 75
possession or custody of other animals under Section 828.073(4)(c)(3), Florida 76
Statutes or otherwise by Court order. 77
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C. Abuser shall mean any persons eighteen (18) years of age or older, including juveniles 79
tried as an adult, who have been convicted of an Abuse Offense. 80
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D. Abuse Offense shall mean the commission of any act that constitutes the criminal 82
offense of: 83
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1. Cruelty to animals under Section 828.12, Florida Statutes; 85
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2. Fighting or baiting animals under Section 828.122, Florida Statutes; 87
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3. Killing a dog or cat with the intent to sell or give away its pelt under Section 89
828.123, Florida Statutes; 90
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4. Killing or aggravated abuse of horse or cattle under Section 828.125, Florida 92
Statutes; 93
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5. Sexual activities involving animals under Section 828.126, Florida Statutes; 95
6. Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise under 96
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Section 828.13, Florida Statutes. 97
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E. Abuser Registry shall mean the online Registry established by this Ordinance for 99
registering any person residing in Collier County convicted of an Abuse Offense. 100
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F. Animal Shelter shall mean any public or privately owned organization, including, but 102
not limited to, any incorporated humane society, pound, animal protective association 103
or animal rescue group which maintains buildings, structures, or other property for the 104
purpose of harboring animals which may be stray, unwanted, lost, abandoned, or 105
abused and seeks to find appropriate temporary or permanent homes for such animals. 106
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G. Companion Animal shall mean a domesticated or tamed animal intended to provide 108
companionship, to be used for personal use or enjoyment, or raised or intended to be 109
raised for non-agricultural purposes; not to include a service animal or other animal or 110
wildlife under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State. 111
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H. Board shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida. 113
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I. Conviction shall mean an adjudication of guilt, by any Court of competent 115
jurisdiction, whether upon a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere plea of one or 116
more of the applicable Abuse Offenses. 117
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J. County shall mean Collier County or its designated agent. 119
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K. Farm Animal shall mean horses or animals used in the production of human or animal 121
food, feed or fiber regardless of whether or not the animal is actually being used or 122
raised for such purposes. 123
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L. Person shall mean any individual (eighteen (18) years of age or older, including, when 125
appropriate, juveniles tried as an adult), firm, association, joint venture, partnership, 126
estate, trust, business trust, syndicate, fiduciary, corporation, entity, or any group or 127
combination thereof. 128
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M. Pet Seller shall mean any individual or person, partnership, firm, corporation or other 130
entity which offers animals for sale or is engaged in the sale, exchange, or other 131
transfer of ownership of animals. 132
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N. Registrant shall mean any individual or person required by this Ordinance to register 134
with the Sheriff for the Collier County Animal Abuser Registry. 135
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O. Service Animal shall mean any dog or miniature horse that has been individually 137
trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities as defined under the 138
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 139
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SECTION THREE: ESTABLISHING AN ABUSER REGISTRY. 141
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The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (“Sheriff”) shall establish an online Abuser Registry 143
(“Registry”) that shall contain the names, residence, photo, and other related information of 144
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certain Abusers living in the County who are convicted of an Abuse Offense on or after the 145
effective date of this Ordinance. The online Registry will be maintained by the Sheriff, shall be 146
listed on the Sheriff’s official website, (available to be posted on the website of other public 147
agencies) and may contain links to other Abuser Registries that are available, or as they become 148
available in the future, to be used as informational resources by Animal Shelters, Pet Sellers, or 149
other persons or entities located in Collier County when they sell, exchange or otherwise transfer 150
the ownership of an animal. The Sheriff and/or any other affiliated agencies may promulgate 151
internal policies and procedures, as may be amended from time to time, necessary for the 152
implementation of this Ordinance. 153
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The Registry shall contain the required information about each particular Abuser, 155
following his or her release from incarceration or, if not incarcerated, from the date of the 156
judgment of conviction: 157
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A. For a period of three (3) years for a first conviction of a misdemeanor Abuse 159
Offense; 160
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B. For a period of five (5) years for a first conviction of a felony Abuse Offense; and 162
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C. For a period of ten (10) years for a second or subsequent conviction of either a 164
misdemeanor or felony Abuse Offense. 165
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The page where the Registry is housed will also include a list of people who are enjoined 167
from custody of animals either in a civil case under Section 828.073(4)(c)(3), Florida Statutes, or 168
otherwise under Court order or as a condition of their sentencing in a criminal case. The 169
enjoinment list will include people enjoined from custody of animals regardless of whether the 170
Court ordered enjoinment occurred before or after the effective date of this Ordinance. 171
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The Sheriff will attempt to ensure that the information in the Registry is accurate and 173
complete. However, the Sheriff relies on other sources for the information. As a result, the Sheriff 174
makes no express or implied guarantee concerning the accuracy or completeness of any of the 175
data in the Registry. 176
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The information in this Registry must be used responsibly. Anyone who uses this 178
information to knowingly harass or interfere with lawful commerce shall commit a violation of 179
this Ordinance punishable as provided in Section Seven (B). 180
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Upon notification to the Sheriff that the criminal records of a person have been expunged 182
by the Court or of a successful appeal of a conviction of an Abuse Offense by a person required to 183
register pursuant to this Ordinance, the registration information for that person shall be removed 184
from the Abuser Registry within ten (10) business days following notification. 185
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SECTION FOUR: ABUSER REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. 187
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A. All Abusers who reside in the County and who are convicted of an Abuse Offense, on or 189
after the effective date of this Ordinance, must personally appear at the designated 190
Sheriff’s office to register with the Collier County Abuser Registry within ten (10) business 191
days after their release from incarceration or, if not incarcerated, from the date of the 192
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conviction judgment. 193
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In the event an Abuser fails to timely register, the Sheriff may elect to seek the required 195
information and to post such information on the Registry. 196
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B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person who establishes residency in the County and who 198
was convicted of an Abuse Offense in another Florida jurisdiction, on or after the effective 199
date of this Ordinance, must, within ten (10) business days of establishing residency in the 200
County, personally appear at the designated Sheriff’s office to register with the Collier 201
County Abuser Registry. 202
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C. Every person required to register with the Abuser Registry shall personally appear at the 204
designated Sheriff’s office to submit the following: 205
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1. Name and any aliases they may be known by; 207
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2. Current residence address or expected place of residence; 209
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3. Date of birth; 211
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4. A photograph of the front of their head and shoulders; 213
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5. Copy of judgment(s) to confirm offense(s), the date of conviction, and the 215
sentence imposed; 216
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6. Any other documentation/information as the Sheriff may deem necessary to verify 218
the information provided by the registrant. 219
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D. Every person required to register with the Abuser Registry shall pay an initial registration 221
fee of $15.00 to the Sheriff’s Office. 222
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E. Every person registered with the Abuser Registry shall personally appear at the designated 224
Sheriff’s office to update their Registry information within ten (10) business days of any 225
change in residential address and/or upon any official name change and shall pay a change 226
fee of $5.00 to the Sheriff’s Office. 227
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F. Every person registered with the Abuser Registry shall personally appear at the designated 229
Sheriff’s office to renew their registration information annually (on the anniversary date of 230
the initial registration or by the first business day following, or on some other date to be 231
determined by the Sheriff). At such time, the registrant's photograph and information shall 232
be reviewed in order to verify the continuing accuracy of what was previously provided by 233
the registrant. The registrant shall pay a renewal fee of $5.00 to the Sheriff’s Office. 234
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G. Disposition of the fee: Fees collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be deposited by the 236
Sheriff’s Office into the Sheriff’s operating account to be used to help pay the 237
administrative and maintenance costs of maintaining the Registry. 238
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SECTION FIVE: PROHIBITION ON CONTACT WITH ANIMALS. 241
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A. A registrant shall not be allowed to own and/or possess and/or live in the same home with 243
or on the same property as an animal while on the Registry unless otherwise provided in a 244
Court order. 245
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B. A registrant shall not be allowed to work with a companion animal, with or without 247
compensation or otherwise, while on the Registry unless otherwise provided in a Court 248
order. 249
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C. A registrant who has been determined by a Court to be unfit to have custody of animals 251
pursuant to Section 828.073, Florida Statutes shall also be bound by the determinations of 252
the Court if that determination was made pursuant to the same underlying facts resulting 253
in the criminal conviction that requires them to register with the Collier County Abuser 254
Registry. 255
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D. The County and the Sheriff reserve the right and may exercise their right at any time they 257
deem necessary to enforce or, notwithstanding any other Court order, obtain a Court order 258
enjoining a registrant from owning and/or possessing and/or living with an animal and/or 259
working with a companion animal while on the Registry. 260
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E. This section shall not apply to farm animals or service animals unless there is an 262
enjoinment order and/or an Abuse Offense pertaining directly to farm animals or service 263
animals. 264
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SECTION SIX: ANIMAL SHELTERS, PET SELLERS, PRIVATE CITIZENS, OR 266
OTHER ENTITIES PROHIBITED FROM TRANSFERRING ANIMAL 267
OWNERSHIP TO ABUSERS. 268
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A. No Animal Shelter, Pet Seller, person, or entity located in the County shall sell, exchange 270
or otherwise transfer the ownership of an animal to any person listed as an Abuser on the 271
Abuser Registry. 272
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B. Prior to sale, exchange, or other transfer of ownership of any animal, the Animal Shelter, 274
Pet Seller, or other commercial entity shall take whatever steps necessary to ensure that an 275
animal is not being transferred to a person listed on the Registry. 276
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C. Such steps shall include, but may not be limited to, posting, when possible, current 278
signage displaying registrants in well-trafficked, highly visible areas for public viewing 279
and in stock/break areas of employees; notifying law enforcement upon the recognition of a 280
registrant who has obtained an animal while on the Registry; and requiring the person to 281
sign an affidavit attesting that they are not listed on the Registry. 282
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D. The Animal Shelter, Pet Seller, or other commercial entity shall be required to maintain the 284
required affidavits and other adequate records and supporting documentation for three (3) 285
years or in accordance with the required retention time set forth by business standards and 286
practices governing the particular commercial establishment and record, whichever is 287
greater, to assure compliance with this Ordinance. The County or the Sheriff and its 288
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authorized agents shall have the right to examine all such records and documents relating 289
to compliance with this Ordinance, and the Animal Shelter, Pet Seller, or other 290
commercial entity may be required to cooperate and permit the County of the Sheriff to 291
examine all such records and documents relating to compliance with this Ordinance. 292
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E. It shall not be a violation if the Animal Shelter, Pet Seller, private citizen or commercial 294
entity checked with the Abuser Registry and the name of the Abuser did not appear 295
thereon as required. 296
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F. This section shall not apply to farm animals or to service animals. 298
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SECTION SEVEN: PENALTIES. 300
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A. Any Abuser required to initially register with the Collier County Abuser Registry, update 302
changes in address or name, annually renew their Registry information, pay any required 303
fees, comply with the prohibition on contact with certain animals, and/or comply with any 304
Court-issued enjoinment order under this Ordinance, and fails to do so, may be prosecuted 305
in any or all of the following manners: 306
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1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 125.69, Florida Statutes, any person violating 308
these provisions may be subject to prosecution in the name of the State in the same 309
manner as misdemeanors are prosecuted; and, upon conviction, such person shall 310
be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00, or by imprisonment in the County jail 311
not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment; 312
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2. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the County or Sheriff from taking such 314
other lawful action in law and equity as may be necessary to remedy any violation 315
of, or refusal to comply with, any part of this Ordinance, including, but not limited 316
to, pursuit of injunctive and/or declaratory relief and/or enjoinment, or other 317
equitable relief in a Court of competent jurisdiction, or initiating an action to 318
recover any and all damages that may result from a violation of, or refusal to 319
comply with, any part of this Ordinance; 320
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3. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate violation. 322
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B. Any individual or entity that sells, exchanges or otherwise transfers the ownership of an 324
animal to any person listed as an Abuser on the Abuser Registry, in violation of Section 6 325
of this Ordinance, shall be penalized in the following manner: 326
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1. For the first offense, a warning notice shall be issued by the County or Sheriff; 328
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2. For a second offense, a fine may be imposed pursuant to the provisions of Section 330
125.69, Florida Statutes; 331
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3. For a third or subsequent violation, the individual or entity may be prosecuted in 333
any or all of the following manners set forth above for Abusers. 334
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SECTION EIGHT: SEVERABILITY. 337
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In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other 339
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any court of competent jurisdiction holds any 340
phrase or portion of this Ordinance invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed a 341
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the 342
remaining portion. 343
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SECTION NINE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES. 345
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The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and 347
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-348
lettered to accomplish such, and the word “ordinance” may be changed to “section,” “article,” or 349
any other appropriate word. 350
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SECTION TEN: APPLICABILITY. 352
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All provisions of this Ordinance shall be applicable throughout the incorporated and 354
unincorporated areas of the Collier County where there is no existing conflict of law, municipal 355
ordinances concerning this matter, or unless any municipality determines to opt-out of this 356
Ordinance’s provisions. 357
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SECTION ELEVEN: EFFECTIVE DATE. 359
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This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon receipt of the official acknowledgment 361
from the office of the Secretary of State of Florida that this Ordinance has been filed with that 362
office. 363
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier 365
County, Florida, this _____day of _________________2024. 366
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 369
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA 370
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By: __________________________ By: _____________________________ 373
, Deputy Clerk Chris Hall, Chairman 374
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Approved as to form and legality: 377
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Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney 380
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Business Impact Estimate
This form should be included in the agenda packet for the item under which the proposed
ordinance is to be considered and must be posted on the County’s website by the time notice of
the proposed ordinance is published.
Publish on County website prior to: _May 3, 2024_[expected legal advertising date]
Proposed ordinance’s Short Title:
The Collier County Animal Abuser Registry Ordinance
This Business Impact Estimate is provided in accordance with section 125.66(3), Florida
Statutes. If one or more boxes are checked below, this means the County is of the view
that a business impact estimate is not required by state law1 for the proposed ordinance,
but the County is, nevertheless, providing this Business Impact Estimate as a courtesy
and to avoid any procedural issues that could impact the enactment of the proposed
ordinance. This Business Impact Estimate may be revised following its initial posting.
☐The proposed ordinance is required for compliance with Federal or State law or
regulation;☐The proposed ordinance relates to the issuance or refinancing of debt;☐The proposed ordinance relates to the adoption of budgets or budget
amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;☐The proposed ordinance is required to implement a contract or an agreement,
including, but not limited to, any Federal, State, local, or private grant or other
financial assistance accepted by the county government;☐The proposed ordinance is an emergency ordinance;☐The ordinance relates to procurement; or☐The proposed ordinance is enacted to implement the following:
a.Part II of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, relating to growth policy, county and
municipal planning, and land development regulation, including zoning,
development orders, development agreements and development permits;
b.Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes, regarding community
development districts;
c.Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
d.Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
1 See Section 125.66(3)(c), Florida Statutes.
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In accordance with the provisions of controlling law, even notwithstanding the fact that
an exemption noted above may apply, the County hereby publishes the following
information:
1. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose,
such as serving the public health, safety, morals and welfare):
The proposed ordinance provides that the Collier County Sheriff’s Office (“Sheriff”) shall
establish an online Abuser Registry (“Registry”) that shall contain the names, residence,
photo, and other related information of certain Abusers living in the County who are
convicted of an Abuse Offense on or after the effective date of this Ordinance. The online
Registry will be maintained by the Sheriff, shall be listed on the Sheriff’s official website,
(available to be posted on the website of other public agencies) and may contain links to other
Abuser Registries that are available, or as they become available in the future, to be used as
informational resources by Animal Shelters, Pet Sellers, or other persons or entities located
in Collier County when they sell, exchange or otherwise transfer the ownership of an animal.
The public purpose is to prevent individuals residing in Collier County who are convicted of
certain abuse crimes from adopting, purchasing, possessing, or otherwise obtaining animals
from any animal shelter, pet seller, or other person or entity involved in the exchange of
animals by adoption, sale, or other means.
2.An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-
profit businesses in the County, if any:
(a) An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
(b)Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses
will be financially responsible; and
(c) An estimate of the County’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any
new charges or fees to cover such costs.
None.
3.Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed
ordinance:
None.
4. Additional information the governing body deems useful (if any):
The proposed ordinance is a generally applicable ordinance that applies to all
persons similarly situated (individuals as well as businesses) and, therefore, the
proposed ordinance does not affect only businesses.
Posted to notices.collierclerk.com on May 3, 2024.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
commencing at 9:00 a.m. on May 14, 2024, in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room, third floor, Collier
Government Center, 3299 East Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL, to consider:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
PERTAINING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTY
ANIMAL ABUSER REGISTRY; PROVIDING FOR TITLE;
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ABUSER REGISTRY; PROVIDING
FOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING
REGISTRATION FEES FOR VARIOUS ABUSE OFFENSES;
PROVIDING FOR PROHIBITION OF CONTACT WITH
ANIMALS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING
FOR PROHIBITION OF ANIMAL SHELTERS, PET SELLERS,
PRIVATE CITIZENS, OR OTHERS FROM TRANSFERRING
ANIMAL OWNERSHIP TO ABUSERS; PROVIDING FOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS, PET SELLERS,
PRIVATE CITIZENS, OR OTHERS TO ENSURE PERSON NOT
ON REGISTRY PRIOR TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF
ANIMALS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE
OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file with the Clerk to the Board and is available for inspection. All interested
parties are invited to attend and be heard.
All persons wishing to speak on any agenda item must register with the County Manager prior to presentation of the
agenda item to be addressed. Individual speakers will be limited to 3 minutes on any item. The selection of an individual
to speak on behalf of an organization or group is encouraged. If recognized by the Chairman, a spokesperson for a group
or organization may be allotted 10 minutes to speak on an item. Written materials intended to be considered by the
Board shall be submitted to the appropriate County staff a minimum of 7 days prior to the public hearing. All materials
used in presentations before the Board will become a permanent part of the record.
As part of an ongoing initiative to encourage public involvement, the public will have the opportunity to provide public
comments remotely, as well as in person, during this proceeding. Individuals who would like to participate remotely
should register through the link provided within the specific event/meeting entry on the Calendar of Events on the
County website at www.colliercountyfl.gov/our-county/visitors/calendar-of-events after the agenda is posted on the
County website. Registration should be done in advance of the public meeting or any deadline specified within the
public meeting notice. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the public hearing detailing how
they can participate remotely in this meeting. Remote participation is provided as a courtesy and is at the user’s risk.
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The County is not responsible for technical issues. For additional information about the meeting, please call Geoffrey
Willig at 252-8369 or email to Geoffrey.Willig@colliercountyfl.gov.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the Board will need a record of the proceedings pertaining thereto
and therefore, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is based.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Collier County Facilities Management
Division, located at 3335 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 101, Naples, FL 34112-5356, (239) 252-8380, at least two days
prior to the meeting. Assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired are available in the Board of County
Commissioners Office.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
Posted to notices.collierclerk.com on May 3, 2024.
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