Ohio moves closer to ending pit bull ban
Pit bulls have come a step closer to being viewed like any other dog under Ohio law, with a state Senate vote to remove references that define them all as vicious.
On Tuesday, the Senate voted 27-5 to change that definition by removing the reference that singles out pit bulls, WNWO reported.
State law currently defines vicious dogs as one that has seriously hurt or killed a person, one that has killed another dog, or one that is among that type commonly known as pit bulls.
The new bill would remove the pit bull reference from the law and would require evidence to prove a person’s pit bull is actually vicious.
The legislation now moves back to the Ohio House which recently passed a different version of the bill.
Ohio is the only state with a breed specific law.
Posted by jwoestendiek February 1st, 2012 under Muttsblog.
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