Florida law prohibits lassoing a horse's legs for entertainment.
One entire chapter of Florida law is addresses the humane treatment of animals. The law covers all animals, whether wild or domesticated, and spells out two main types of animal abuse.
Misdemeanor
Chapter 828, Section 12 of Florida law, entitled Cruelty to Animals, states that anyone who needlessly mistreats, mutilates or kills any animal is guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor and can be punished by a fine of up to $5,000 plus a jail sentence of up to one year.
Felony
The law also states that anyone who intentionally takes an action that results in the cruel death of an animal, or who inflicts excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering on an animal, is guilty of a third-degree felony, punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years.
Additional Penalty
Anyone convicted of one of Florida's animal-cruelty charges who is also found to have intentionally tortured or killed an animal will be fined at least $2,500 and sentenced to undergo psychological counseling or complete an anger management treatment program.
Repeat Offenders
Anyone guilty of subsequent violations will be required to pay a minimum fine of $5,000 and serve a minimum jail sentence of six months.
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