Village of Amsterdam, OH: BSL passed

Posted on January 17, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Ohio currently defines “pit bulls” as “vicious dogs.” Amsterdam appears to have written this definition into their own ordinance. Therefore, even if Ohio HB 14 passes and the state’s definition of “vicious” changes, Amsterdam’s breed-specific ordinance will remain in place.

Amsterdam is a tiny village. Village phone number: (740) 543-4393

Amsterdam enacts ‘vicious dog’ rules

By Eric Minor
Posted: 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012

AMSTERDAM, Ohio — Owners of pit bulls and other so-called “vicious dogs” will have to register their pets with the Village of Amsterdam under tough new laws passed Monday night. […]Dog owners must prove they are carrying $500,000 in liability insurance on their dogs.[…]

Full article retrieved 1/17/12 from http://www.wtov9.com/news/news/amsterdam-enacts-vicious-dog-rules/nGNwZ/

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One response to “Village of Amsterdam, OH: BSL passed”

  1. Andrea | January 17, 2012 at 9:43 am |

    wHAT A LOAD OF NONSENSE.THIS LAW WILL NEVER WORK,IT IS NOT THE ANSWER.