What is the law related to illegal pitbulls in Maryland?

Answer 1

Well, Maryland got a ban in Upper Marlboro, Woodmore and the Naval Distric. Many cities there are concidering ban pitbulls so you should be watching the news about this and also PG county. When I was at the dog park today we saw a pitbull but they left shortly after.

Answer 2

It is illegal to own a pitull in the state of Maryland. It has even been mentioned that police can and will shoot a pittbull on site. Yes, even if your just walking your dog and even if it's on a leash.

Answer 3

The basic rule of liability in Maryland was stated as follows in Herbert v. Ziegler, 216 Md. 212, 139 A.2d 699 (1958):

To hold liable the owner of a domestic animal that has caused injury, the claimant must show that the owner knew, or by the exercise of ordinary and reasonable care should have known, of the inclination or propensity of the animal to do the particular mischief that was the cause of the harm. Twigg v. Ryland, 62 Md. 380, 386 [1884]; and May Co. v. Drury [160 Md. 143, 153 Atl. 61 (1931)], Evans v. Upmier [16 N.W. 2d 6 (Ia. 1944)] and Lynch v. Richardson, [39 N.E. 801 (Mass. 1895)], all supra; Prosser, Page 457} Torts (2d ed.), Sec. 57, pp. 323-325; Restatement, Torts, Sec. 518. Id. at 216.

Answer 4

it is in some places. You need to check with local laws.

well some in some states it is completely illegal, while in some states there is some cities that ban them (ie; Miami Florida). some places will not let you rent a house if you own a 'dangerous' breed. here are some of the states: Madisonville, TX/ Denver, Colorado/ Delta, Utah/ Springville, Utah/ Overland Park, Kansas/ Independence, Missouri/ Springfield, Missouri/ Miami-Dade County, Florida/ Council Bluff, Iowa/ Royal City, Washington/ Prince George's County, Maryland/ Yonkers, NY/ Enumclaw, Washington/ Garfield Heights, Ohio/ Sparta, TN/ Melvindale, Michigan.

Answer 5

I know Prince Georges County has a ban. I posted the Dog Bite Law of Maryland in the related links box below since Maryland has the one bite law and it is ensencial that you take a look at it.

Answer 6

Reading PA Confirmed No BSL

State Of PA confirmed Have a law prohibiting BSL

WARNING: HB2553 has been introduced to repeal the State law that prohibits BSL in PA (05/08)

Clariton PA Unconfirmed No BSL

Elizabeth PA Unconfirmed Have a law prohibiting BSL However:

Answer 7

It is legal to own them in any state! You can use them for fighting and may have insurance issues, but you do have the right to own them.

Answer 8

There is a ban in most cities in that state.