Planning and Development Committee
AN ACT PROHIBITING MUNICIPALITIES FROM ADOPTING BREED-SPECIFIC DOG ORDINANCES
SUMMARY: This act bars municipalities from adopting breed-specific dog ordinances.
Existing law authorizes municipalities to enact ordinances (1) regulating or prohibiting the movement of dogs and other animals in streets and public places and (2) preventing cruelty to animals and all inhuman sports.
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2013
OLR Tracking: RP: ND: PF: RO