The committee that is creating a new animal control ordinance has decided to drop the breed-specific language. However, Elkhart continues to be a city to watch, since nothing final has been presented to city council yet.
Panel won’t push breed-specific dog ban in Elkhart animal control ordinance
Elkhart animal ordinance committee votes to recommend owner-centric punishments, not breed-directed bans and fines.
Published: 11/10/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last Updated: 11/10/2009 12:01:06 AM
By: Josh Weinhold
Elkhart TruthELKHART — The city’s new animal control ordinance won’t contain a ban on pit bulls if the city council follows the recommendations of an ad hoc committee.
The panel tasked with drafting a new animal ordinance voted on Monday to eliminate the breed-specific legislation from a draft version of the law. Six of the nine members supported the ban’s removal, saying they believe the draft’s language on vicious and dangerous dogs is enough to lower the risk of animal attacks. [...]
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