Florida Animal Cruelty, Amendment 10 (2002)

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Florida Animal Cruelty, Amendment 10 was on the November 5, 2002 election ballot in Florida as an initiated constitutional amendment, where it was approved.
  • Yes: 2,608,996 (54.75%)Approved
  • No: 2,155,911 (45.25%)

Text of the proposal

The language that appeared on the ballot:

Inhumane treatment of animals is a concern of Florida citizens; to prevent cruelty to animals and as recommended by The Humane Society of the United States, no person shall confine a pig during pregnancy in a cage, crate or other enclosure, or tether a pregnant pig, on a farm so that the pig is prevented from turning around freely, except for veterinary purposes and during the prebirthing period; provides definitions, penalties, and an effective date.

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