Hinds County, MS: BSL Proposed

Thanks to Jodi for this alert.

Under the proposed ordinance, owners of “pit bulls” would be required to obtain a special permit and insurance.

Board of Supervisors
Hinds County Chancery Court Building, 316 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601.968.6501
Fax: 601.968.6794

Robert Graham, rgraham@co.hinds.ms.us
Fax: 601.714.6306

Doug Anderson, danderson@co.hinds.ms.us
Fax: 601.968.6794

Peggy Calhoun, pcalhoun@co.hinds.ms.us
Fax: 601.968.6774

Phil Fisher, pfisher@co.hinds.ms.us
Fax: 601.857.2890

George Smith, gsmith@co.hinds.ms.us
Fax: 601.968.6794

Board meeting agendas: http://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/BoardAgenda/BoardAgenda.asp

Animal control facility ‘out of space’

Hinds County sheriff wants more kennels, new site for operations

Kathleen Baydala • kbaydala@clarionledger.com • March 15, 2010

[...] Maj. Teresa Gardner … who supervises animal control, said the county’s proposed approach to dangerous dogs is different than the one considered by the city of Jackson because it does not seek to outlaw a specific breed. The Jackson City Council killed a proposed pit bull ban on March 8 for lack of support.

However, the county’s drafted ordinance would require residents who own pit bulls, exotic animals and hybrid wolf dogs to obtain a permit … and hold insurance….

The Board of Supervisors has not set a date to vote on the ordinance. District 5 Supervisor George Smith said the board must have a public hearing first.

Full story retrieved May 15, 2010 from http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20100315/NEWS/3150322/1001/Animal-control-facility-out-of-space