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Avon Lake, OH: BSL repealed

Avon Lake’s definition of vicious dog used to mirror that of the old state law—to include “pit bulls.” They have now repealed that vicious dog law. The city will follow the state’s new breed-neutral vicious dog law. Avon Lake’s BSL … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH: City to repeal BSL

Here’s another city revising their dog ordinance for the better, thanks to Ohio HB 14. Avon Lake’s definition of “vicious dog” mirrors that of the old state law—to include “pit bulls.” They intend to replace their current law with something … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH: Proposed dog ordinance tabled for summer break

On June 4, Avon Lake held a first reading of a proposed dog ordinance that would have prohibited “pit bull” owners from receiving due process. Remember, Ohio state law automatically defines “pit bulls” as “vicious” dogs. Previous alerts: http://stopbsl.com/?s=avon+lake City … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH: City tweaks vicious dog laws (BSL)

Avon Lake’s  proposed ordinance does not provide due process for “pit bull” owners, and redefines “pit bull” as “any dog that has the predominate appearance and characteristics of a straffordshire [sic] bull terrier, American pit bull terrier or an American straffordshire … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH: Officials reworking pit bull law

http://www.cleveland.com/sunsentinel/news/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1235659365272110.xml&coll=4 Officials reworking pit bull law Thursday, February 26, 2009 BY STEPHANIE FURST sfurst@sunnews.com The Sun AVON LAKE […] According to Ward 4 City Councilman Dave Kos, who is also a safety committee member, explained there is a legal argument … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH article: City addresses concerns on vicious dog (update on proposed BSL)

http://www.cleveland.com/sunsentinel/news/index.ssf?/base/news-0/122901005962500.xml&coll=4 City addresses concerns on vicious dog [legislation?] Thursday, December 11, 2008 By Stephanie Furst sfurst@sunnews.com The Sun AVON LAKE […] No decision on adopting breed specific legislation was made at the Dec. 4 meeting; however, the city is reviewing … Continue reading

Avon Lake, OH: Update on proposed BSL

Note: Ohio State law automatically considers “pit bulls” to be “vicious dogs.” So whatever Avon Lake ultimately proposes for “vicious” dogs will automatically include all “pit bulls.” http://www.chroniclet.com/2008/12/06/avon-lake-considers-%E2%80%98vicious-dog%E2%80%99-law_122/ Avon Lake considers ‘vicious dog’ law Adam Wright The Chronicle-Telegram Dec 6, … Continue reading