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BREED-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION

What is breed-specific legislation?

Breed-Specific Legislation ("BSL") refers to legislation, such as a statute or regulation, that is directed toward one or more specific breeds of dogs.   In particular, such legislation bans or restricts certain breeds based on identity, not behavior, of a specific dog.  BSL identifies a dog as "dangerous" or "vicious" based solely on its breed or appearance and not based on any action or offense that the individual dog has ever committed.

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Ohio Localities Considering BSL

Pending State Bills

Current Ohio Breed-Specific Law