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AK ST � 03.55.010 - 070
These Alaska statutes give permission to kill dangerous dogs that are running at large or those that are chasing livestock. It also defines a dangerous dog - "Any dog which when unprovoked has ever bitten or attacked a human being is considered vicious . . ." Notably, "[a]ny person may lawfully kill any vicious or mad dog running at large." This section also allows a village council of an unincorporated village to destroy loose dogs in the village or otherwise control dogs to the extent authorized first class cities.
AK - Ordinances - � 03.55.070. Power of village council to control dogs
AK ST � 03.55.070 This Alaska statute enables a village council the power to destroy loose dogs in the village and otherwise control dogs to the extent authorized first class cities. The council may impose and enforce the provisions of a dog control ordinance in the total area within 20 miles of the village. AL - Dog - Consolidated Dog Laws
AL ST � 3-1-1 to 29; AL ST � 3-6-1 to 4; AL ST � 3-7A-1 to 16; AL ST � 3-8-1; AL ST � 9-11-305 to 307
AL ST � 3-1-1 - 6; AL ST � 3-6-1 to 4; AL ST � 3-7A-9
AR - Breed - Wolf-Hybrid - Wolf-Hybrid Vaccination
AR ST � 20-19-406
AR ST �� 20-19-101 to 408; � 2-40-110; � 2-39-110; � 15-41-113; � 15-42-303; � 5-54-126
AR ST � 20-19-401 to 408
This chapter of Arkansas laws concerns the regulation of wolves and wolf-dog hybrids kept as companion animals. Under the law, a "wolf-dog hybrid” means any animal which is publicly acknowledged by its owner as being the offspring of a wolf and domestic dog; however, no animal may be judged to be a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid based strictly on its appearance. The specific rabies vaccination requirements for wolf-dog hybrids are detailed as well as confinement requirements (i.e, specific fence dimensions). If a wolf or wolf-dog hybrid bites a person or injures or destroys another animal while out of its confined area, the person responsible for the adequate confinement of the animal upon conviction shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (See also Link to Ownership and Possession of Large Carnivores Law)
AR - Ordinances - � 14-54-1102. Dogs running astray.
AR ST � 14-54-1102 This Arkansas statute provides that municipal corporations have the power to prevent the running at large of dogs and the injuries and annoyances associated with them. Further, this statute allows municipalities to authorize the destruction or impoundment of dogs if found in violation of ordinance. However, prior to destroying the dog, the municipality shall give the dog's owner at least five (5) days' notice of the date of the proposed destruction of the dog by certified mail if the dog carries the owner's address.
AZ ST � 11-1001 - 1029; AZ ST � 28-2422; AZ ST � 17-309
AZ ST � 11-1026 This Arizona statute provides that a person is lawfully on a dog owner's property when he or she is there as an invitee or guest, or when in the performance of a duty imposed upon him by law of the state or United States, or by ordinances of a municipality in which such property is located.
West's Ann.Cal.Health & Safety Code �� 121875 - 121945
CA PENAL � 398 - 399.5
West's Ann. Cal. Food & Agric. Code � 31601 - 31683; West's Ann. Cal. Civ. Code � 3342 - 3342.5; West's Ann. Cal. Health & Safety Code � 121685; West's Ann. Cal. Penal Code � 398 - 399.5 This is the California statute for the rules and regulations regarding dangerous and/or vicious dogs. It defines what constitutes a dangerous and/or vicious dog, what is to be done with said dog(s), and provides a model provision for municipalities to follow. The other set of provisions contains the relevant dog bite law. California has strict liability for dog bites such that liability is imposed regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.
CA - Dog, dangerous - � 31625. Seizure and impoundment pending hearing
West's Ann.Cal.Food & Agric.Code � 31625
West's Ann. Cal. Penal Code � 398 - 399.5, � 487e et seq, � 597b, � 597s, and � 597z; West's Ann. Cal. Health & Safety Code � 121575 et seq, � 121875 et seq., 122045 - 122315; West's Ann.Cal.Food & Agric.Code � 30501 - 31683; West's Ann. Cal. Fish & G. Code � 3960 - 3961; 3508; West's Ann. Cal. Gov. Code � 38792, � 25803; West's Ann. Cal. Civ. Code � 3340 - 3342.5 These statutes represent California's dog laws. Included are provisions on county control of dogs, licensing, killing and seizure of dogs, and laws regarding dangerous or vicious dogs.
CA - Impound - Seizure and impoundment of dogs on private property
West's Ann. Cal. Gov. Code � 53074
CA FOOD & AG � 30502 This California statute provides that any dog tag issued pursuant to ordinance by a city or county will be valid provided it complies with this division, provides for the wearing of the license tag upon the collar of the dog, and provides for the keeping of a record which shall establish the identity of the person that owns or harbors the dog. CA - Ordinances - Regulation and control of dogs; maintenance of pound and rabies control programs; vaccination clinics; issuance of license, duration; disclosure of information
West's Ann. Cal. Health & Safety Code � 121690
CA HLTH & S � 121575 - � 121710
CO ST � 18-9-204.5; CO ST � 35-42-115
CO ST � 13-21-124
CO ST � 35-43-126; � 13-21-124; � 25-4-601 to 615; � 30-15-101 to 105; � 33-3-106; � 33-4-101.3; � 33-6-128; � 35-42.5-101 These Colorado statutes represent the state's dog laws. There are provisions regarding civil actions against dog owners for dog bites, rabies control, animal control and licensing, and pertinent wildlife regulations, such as a general ban on harassing wildlife and destroying dens or nests. However, there is an exception making it permissible to take wildlife when it is causing excessive damage to property. CO - Liability for accident or subsequent disease from impoundment- Article 15. Regulation Under Police Power.
CO ST � 30-15-104 This Colorado statute immunizes the board of county commissioners or other local governing entity from liability associated with the impoundment of pet animals. Specifically, it states the board or anyone authorized to enforce a local ordinance shall not be held responsible for any accident or subsequent disease that may occur to the animal in connection with the administration of the resolution or ordinance.
CO ST � 30-15-105 This Colorado statute provides that personnel engaged in animal control may issue citations or summonses and complaints enforcing the county dog control resolution or any other county resolution concerning the control of pet animals or municipal ordinance. Officers assigned to this capacity may be referred to as "peace officers."
C.R.S.A. � 29-5-112
CT ST � 22-327 - � 22-367a; CT ST � 26-107
DC ST � 8-1801 - 1813; 8-1901 - 1908
DE ST TI 9 � 920 - 928 (formerly DE ST TI 7 � 1730 - 40)
DE ST TI 7 � 1740 (Repealed). This Delaware statutes provides that nothing shall prevent a local municipality from enacting measures or a program for the control of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs. FL - Dangerous Dog - CHAPTER 767. DAMAGE BY DOGS. FL ST 767.14
GA - Bite - � 51-2-6. Dogs, liability of owner or keeper for injuries to livestock
GA ST � 51-2-6 to 7
GA ST � 4-8-29 This Georgia statute states the standards and requirements for the control of dangerous dogs and vicious dogs; this statute also proscribes penalties for violations of these standards and requirements. For instance, a violation of this article is a misdemeanor of high and aggravated nature; repeated violations of this article is a felony.
GA - Dog - Consolidated Dog Laws GA ST � 4-8-1 to 45; GA ST � 4-14-1 to 4-15-1; GA ST � 27-3-16 to 18
HI ST � 142-75 This Hawaii statute provides that the owner of any dog that has bitten a human being shall have the duty to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to prevent the recurrence of such incident. Whenever a dog has bitten a human being on at least two separate occasions (with no applicable exceptions), any person may bring an action against the owner of the dog. Each county may enact and enforce ordinances regulating persons who own, harbor, or keep any dog that has bitten, injured, or maimed a person. No ordinance enacted under this subsection shall be held invalid on the ground that it covers any subject or matter embraced within any statute or rule of the State; provided that the ordinance shall not affect the civil liability of a person owning the offending dog. HI - Dog Bite - Chapter 142. Animals, Brands, and Fences.
HI ST � 142-74 - � 142-75
Hawaii statute provides that if any dog, while on private property without the consent of the owner of that property, injures or destroys any sheep, cattle, goat, hog, fowl, or other property belonging to any person other than the owner of the dog, the owner of the dog shall be liable in damages to the person injured for the value of the property so injured or destroyed. Further, each county may enact and enforce ordinances regulating persons who own, harbor, or keep any dog that has injured, maimed, or destroyed an animal belonging to another person. HI - Dog Bite - CHAPTER 663. TORT ACTIONS.
HI ST � 663-9 - � 663-9.1
HI ST � 143-8 This Hawaii statute provides that, except where licensing requirements are dispensed with, every officer shall seize any unlicensed dog found running at large or found outside a sufficient enclosure even if within the immediate presence of its owner. The animal will then be confined at a pound for forty-eight hours whereupon it can be redeemed by the owner, sold, or humanely destroyed if not reclaimed. Each county council shall have the power to fix the impoundment fee for dogs. IA - Dog - Iowa Dangerous Dog/General Dog Laws
IA ST 351.1 - .43
IA - Dog License - Chapter 351. Dogs and Other Animals.
IA ST � 351.27
IA - Ordinances - CHAPTER 351. DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS
IA ST � 351.36
IL ST CH 510 � 5/13
510 ILCS 5/1 - 35; 510 ILCS 92/1 - 999; 720 I.L.C.S. 630/0.01 - 1; 510 ILCS 72/1 - 180; 740 I.L.C.S. 13/1 - 10; 55 I.L.C.S. 5/5-1071 - 1071.1; 60 I.L.C.S. 1/30-110; 520 I.L.C.S. 20/15 and 20/19; 520 I.L.C.S. 5/2.34; 105 I.L.C.S. 5/14-6.02; 65 I.L.C.S. 5/11-20-9; 520 I.L.C.S. 5/1.2y, 2z; 520 I.L.C.S. 5/3.26
IN ST 15-20-1-1 - 7; IN ST 35-47-7-4
IN ST 15-20-1-1 (formerly cited as IN ST 15-5-12-6 )
KY - Dangerous - REPEALED - Quarantine of dogs in case of excessive damage to livestock, poultry, or domestic game birds; destruction of dogs in violation of quarantine
KY ST � 258.345 This Kentucky statute provides that, when the inhabitants of any city, or county, have suffered an excessive amount of damage to livestock or poultry or domestic game birds by dogs, a petition may be presented to the commissioner, signed by twenty (20) or more of such inhabitants who are owners of livestock or poultry, alleging such excessive damage and requesting that a quarantine be placed on all dogs within the limits of such city, or county. It then becomes unlawful for a dog not engaged in hunting to run at large in the quarantine area.
KY - Impound - Confinement and destruction of dog found to have caused loss or damage to livestock, persons, or poultry; harborer of unlicensed dog forfeits rights in livestock fund
KY ST � 258.325 (REPEALED 2004)
This Kentucky statute provides that the owner of any dog or dogs having caused loss or damage to any livestock or poultry or person is definitely and conclusively shown or if written complaint is filed and if such charge is proven by investigation on the part of the department, the commissioner may notify the owner or keeper of such dog to immediately destroy the dog. It then becomes unlawful and a violation of this chapter for such owner, or keeper to permit or cause such dog, while alive, to leave or to be removed from such premises. The destroying of such dogs shall not remove the liability of the owner for such damage done by his dog.
KY ST � 258.365 This Kentucky statute provides that nothing in this chapter related to state regulation of dogs shall be construed to prohibit or limit the right of any city to pass or enforce any ordinance with respect to the regulation of dogs, the provisions of which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. LA - Dangerous - Louisiana Dangerous Dog & Dog Bite Laws
LA R.S. 14:102.14; L.A. R.S. � 2771 - 2778
LA C.C. Art. 2321
LA R.S. 14:102.14
MA ST 140 � 173A
MD CRIM LAW � 10-619
MD - Ordinances -� 236A. Washington County; animal control ordinance
MD CODE, Art. 25, � 236A This Maryland statute provides that the County Commissioners for Washington County may adopt an animal control ordinance. This may include provisions to hold public hearings to decide citations, complaints, and other controversies arising under the animal control ordinance. Ordinances may also include provisions for the control of rabid animals and the disposition of uncontrolled, vicious, and sick animals among other things.
ME ST T. 7 � 3951 - 3953; ME ST T. 7 � 3961 - 3964; ME ST T.7 � 3907
MN ST � 35.67 - 35.69; MN ST � 346.51; MN ST � 347.50
This Minnesota statute outlines the procedure for a town establishing a rabies proclamation and prevents the running at large of unmuzzled dogs in such localities. It also provides that an owner or custodian of a dog which does not have an appropriate antirabies vaccination and which bites or otherwise exposes a person to rabies virus may be penalized under section 346.53. The statute also defines "dangerous dog" and "potentially dangerous dog." MN - Dog - Consolidated Dog Laws
MN - Ordinances - Chapter 365. Town General Law. Town Meeting Powers. MN ST � 365.10 Under this Minnesota statute, town electors at their annual town meeting, are empowered to exercise control over a number of activities relating to dogs. They can decide the locations of pounds, set the number of poundmasters, and discontinue a pound. The electors may make orders and bylaws on restraining horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and other domestic animals from going at large on roads. They may also make orders and bylaws on the impounding of domestic animals going at large and fix penalties for violations of the orders and bylaws. The electors may let the town board pass an ordinance for licensing dogs and cats and regulating their presence, keeping, and running at large in the town. The electors are also granted the authority to provide for a specific activity that is within any of the following categories: the promotion of health, safety, order, and convenience, and the general welfare. MN - Rabies - Chapter 35. Animal Health
MN ST � 35.67 - 35.69
MO ST 273.010 - 405
MO ST 322.090 - 322.145
MS - Dangerous Animal - Chapter 3. Crimes Against the Person. MS ST � 97-3-45
MS ST � 19-5-50; � 19-25-83; � 19-5-3; � 21-19-9; � 21-21-5; � 41-53-1 - 13; � 49-7-42; � 69-29-2; � 73-39-89; � 95-5-19 - 21
MT ST 27-1-715
MT ST 7-23-2109 This Montana statute provides that the county governing body may regulate, restrain, control, kill, or quarantine any vicious dog, whether such dog is licensed or unlicensed, by the adoption of an ordinance which substantially complies with state dangerous dog laws.
MT ST 7-23-101 to 7-23-105; 7-23-2108 to 7-23-4104; 7-23-4201 to 7-23-4203; 27-1-715; 81-7-401 to 81-7-403
MT - Licenses - Chapter 23. Domestic Animal Control and Protection. MT ST 7-23-4103 This Montana statute relates to annual dog licenses issued by municipal corporations pursuant to an ordinance which substantially complies with state law.
NC - Bite - Chapter 67. Dogs. Article 1A. Dangerous Dogs. NC ST � 67-1 to 18; NC ST � 130A-196, 130A-200
NC ST � 67-14.1
NC - Ordinances - Chapter 67. Dogs.
NC ST � 67-4.5 This North Carolina statute provides that nothing in the dangerous dog laws shall be construed to prevent a city or county from adopting or enforcing its own program for control of dangerous dogs.
ND ST 11-11-14; 20.1-04-12 - 12.2; 20.1-05-02.1; 23-36-01 - 09; 36-21-10 - 11; 40-05-01 -2; 40-05-19; 42-03-01 - 04; 43-29-16.1 These statutes comprise North Dakota's dog laws. Among the provisions include municipal powers to regulate dogs, rabies, control laws, provisions that define dogs as a public nuisance, and laws concerning dogs that harass big game or livestock.
NE - Dangerous - ARTICLE 6. DOGS AND CATS. (B) DANGEROUS DOGS. NE ST � 54-617 to 54-624
These Nebraska statutes outline the state's dangerous dog laws. Among the provisions include a requirement that the dog must be restrained when not in a secure enclosure on the owner's property. There is also a requirement that owners must post warning signs on the property notifying people that a dangerous dog is present. If a dangerous dog bites a person, the owner can be found guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor and the dog will be destroyed. NE - Dangerous Dog - 54-624. CHAPTER 54. LIVESTOCK . NE ST � 54-624 This Nebraska statute provides that nothing in the state dangerous dog laws (sections 54-617 to 54-623) shall be construed to restrict or prohibit any governing board of any county, city, or village from establishing and enforcing laws or ordinances at least as stringent as the provisions of sections 54-617 to 54-623.
NE ST � 14-102; � 15-218 - 220; � 16-206; 16-235; � 17-526, 17-547; � 25-21,236; � 37-525; � 37-705; � 54-601 - 616; � 54-617 - 624; � 54-625 - 650; � 71-4401 - 4412 These Nebraska statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include the municipal authority to regulate dogs at large and licensing, rabies control, and dangerous dog laws. The set of laws relating to commercial pet dealers and breeders is also provided.
NE ST � 17-526
This Nebraska statute provides that second-class cities and villages may, by ordinance, impose a license tax for each dog or other animal and cause the destruction of any dog or other animal when the owner or harborer shall refuse or neglect to pay such license. Such municipality may regulate, license, or prohibit the running at large of dogs and other animals and guard against injuries or annoyances therefrom and authorize the destruction of the same when running at large contrary to the provisions of any ordinance. NH - Dog Bite - Chapter 466. Dogs and Cats. NH ST � 466:31
NH - Exotic Pets - Chapter 466-A. Wolf Hybrids
NH ST � 466-A:1 to 466-A:6
This section of laws comprises New Hampshire's wolf-dog hybrid act. Under the law, no person shall sell or resell, offer for sale or resale, or release or cause to be released a wolf hybrid in the state of New Hampshire. A person may temporarily import a wolf hybrid provided that he or she shows proof of spaying or neutering and has accurate vaccination records. Each wolf hybrid shall be under the physical control of the owner or confined in an enclosure or structure sufficient to prohibit escape. Any person in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor. (See also link to 207:14 Import, Possession, or Release of Wildlife).
NH ST � 466:30-b
NJ - Dog - Chapter 19. Dogs, Taxation and Liability for Injuries Caused by. NJ ST 4:19-15.1 to 4:19-15.29
These New Jersey statutes comprise the laws for licensing, impounding, appointment of animal control officers, and kennel/pet shop regulations. It also includes a provision that prohibits impounded animals from being sold or donated for experimentation.
NJ ST 4:19-26 This New Jersey statute provides that, if a dog is declared vicious or potentially dangerous, the owner of the dog shall be liable to the municipality in which the dog is impounded for the costs and expenses of impounding and destroying the dog. The municipality may establish by ordinance a schedule of these costs and expenses.
NJ ST 4:19-9 This New Jersey statute provides that a person may humanely destroy a dog in self defense, or which is found chasing, worrying, wounding or destroying any sheep, lamb, poultry or domestic animal.
NJ - License - Chapter 19. Dogs, Taxation and Liability for Injuries Caused by
NJ ST 4:19-31 This New Jersey statute provides that every municipality may, by ordinance, fix the sum to be paid annually for a potentially dangerous dog license and each renewal thereof, which sum shall not be less than $150 nor more than $700. In the absence of any local ordinance, the fee for all potentially dangerous dog licenses shall be $150.
NJ - Licenses - Chapter 19. Dogs, Taxation and Liability for Injuries Caused by
NJ ST 4:19-4 This New Jersey statute provides that the collected sum from dog taxes shall be used by a municipality to make good any loss which may be sustained by any person by the destruction or wounding of his sheep, lambs, domestic animals or poultry, except dogs and cats.
NJ -Dog Bite - Chapter 19. Dogs, Taxation and Liability for Injuries Caused by
NJ ST 4:19-16
NM - Dangerous Animal - Chapter 77. Animals and Livestock. NM ST � 77-1-10 This New Mexico statute provides that it is unlawful for any person to keep any animal known to be vicious and liable to attack or injure human beings unless such animal is securely kept to prevent injury to any person. It is also unlawful to keep any unvaccinated dog or cat or any animal with any symptom of rabies or to fail or to refuse to destroy vicious animals or unvaccinated dogs or cats with symptoms of rabies.
NV ST 202.500
This Nevada statute defines a "dangerous dog," as a dog, that without provocation, on two separate occasions within 18 months, behaves menacingly to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend him or herself against substantial bodily harm, when the dog is either off the premises of its owner or keeper or not confined in a cage or pen. A dog then becomes "vicious" when, without being provoked, it kills or inflicts substantial bodily harm upon a human being. If substantial bodily harm results from an attack by a dog known to be vicious, its owner or keeper is guilty of a category D felony. Under the statute, a dog may not be declared dangerous if it attacks as a defensive act against a person who was committing or attempting to commit a crime or who provoked the dog.
NY AGRI & MKTS � 123, 123-a
OH ST � 955.221 This Ohio statute provides that a board of county commissioners, board of township trustees, or municipal corporation may adopt and enforce resolutions to control dogs that are not otherwise in conflict with any other provision of the Revised Code. These ordinances or resolutions to control dogs include, but are not limited to, ordinances or resolutions concerned with the ownership, keeping, or harboring of dogs, the restraint of dogs, dogs as public nuisances, and dogs as a threat to public health, safety, and welfare, except that such ordinances or resolutions shall not prohibit the use of any dog which is lawfully engaged in hunting or training for the purpose of hunting while accompanied by a licensed hunter. OK - Dangerous - � 717. Owner of mischievous animal which kills person
OK ST T. 21 � 717
OK - Dangerous dog - � 44. Definitions
OK ST T. 4 � 44 This Oklahoma statute provides the definitions related to dangerous dog laws in the state, including dangerous dog, potentially dangerous dog, severe injury, and owner, among others.
OK ST T. 21 � 1717 - 1718; OK ST T. 4 � 41 - 47; 391 - 402; 499 - 499.10; 501 - 602; OK ST T. 29 � 7-304
OK ST T. 4 � 41 - 47
OK - Licenses - � 22-115. Animals running at large--Regulation and taxation OK ST T. 11 � 22-115 This Oklahoma statute provides that the municipal governing body may regulate or prohibit animals from running at large. The governing body may also regulate and provide for taxing the owners and harborers of dogs, and authorize the killing of dogs which are found at large in violation of any ordinance regulating the same.
OK - Ordinances - � 43. Counties over 200,000 population--Regulation and control of dogs running at large--Penalties
OK ST T. 4 � 43 This Oklahoma statute provides that the board of county commissioners of any county with a population of two hundred thousand (200,000) or more may regulate or prohibit the running at large of dogs and may impound and dispose of such dogs. The board of county commissioners may also regulate and provide for taxing the owners and harborers of dogs, and authorize the humane killing or disposal of dogs, found at large, contrary to any ordinance regulating the same. Any person, firm or corporation who violates any rule or regulation made by such board of county commissioners under the authority of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided by the laws of this state.
OR ST 609.155
OR ST 609.158
OR ST 609.162
OR ST 609.163
OR - Dangerous Dog - Opportunity of dog owner to request hearing
OR ST 609.156
OR - Impound - 609.090. Impounding dogs running at large; disposition of chasing, menacing or biting dogs and other dogs; fees; release of dog
OR ST � 609.090 This Oregon statute provides that when a dog is running at large contrary to state or municipal law, a police or dog control officer shall impound it. Unless claimed by its owner, a dog will be held at least five days if it has a license tag. A "reasonable effort" shall be made to notify the keeper of a dog before the dog is removed from impoundment. This statute also states that, upon finding that the dog has menaced or chased a person when on premises other than the premises occupied exclusively by the keeper or has bitten a person, the dog control board or county governing body may order that the dog be killed in a humane manner. Before ordering that the dog be killed, the board or governing body shall consider the factors described in ORS 609.093 and issue written findings on those factors. A keeper of the dog may also file a petition to prevent the destruction. If the dog is not killed, the board or governing body may impose reasonable restrictions on the keeping of the dog. OR - Licenses - 609.060. Notice by publication of election result; dogs running at large prohibited; violations
PA ST 3 P.S. � 459-507-A This Pennsylvania statute provides the construction of the dangerous dog chapter in the state. It outlines the exceptions under the dangerous dog law as well as the enforcement procedure for one who is attacked by such dog. It also specifically states that any provisions of local ordinances relating to dangerous dogs are hereby abrogated. Further, a local ordinance otherwise dealing with dogs may not prohibit or otherwise limit a specific breed of dog.
PA ST 3 P.S. � 459-101 - 1205; PA ST 3 P.S. � 501, 531 - 532, 550 - 551; PA ST 34 Pa.C.S.A. � 2381 - 2386; PA ST 34 Pa.C.S.A. � 2941 - 2945
RI - Dangerous Dog - � 4-13.1-9. Penalties for violation--Licensing ordinances and fees
RI ST � 4-13.1-9 This Rhode Island statute provides that a vicious dog may be confiscated by a dog officer and destroyed in an expeditious and humane manner after the expiration of a five day waiting period if an owner does not secure liability insurance, have his or her dog properly identified, or properly enclose/restrain the dog. If any dog declared vicious under § 4-13.1-11, when unprovoked, kills, wounds, or worries or assists in killing or wounding any described animal, the owner shall pay a five hundred fifty dollar fine. The dog officer is empowered to confiscate the dog. The statute further provides that municipalities may enact vicious dog licensing ordinances and provide for impoundment of dogs that violate such ordinances. It also outlines other actions owners of vicious dogs must take, including the posting of vicious dog signs and the maintenance of proper insurance.
RI ST � 4-13-1 - 42; � 4-13.1 - 15; � 4-19-1 - 21
RI - Licenses - Chapter 19. Animal Care. � 4-19-18. Penalties for violations RI ST � 4-19-18 This Rhode Island statute provides that violations of § 4-19-16, relating to the mandatory spay/neuter agreement from a licensed releasing agency. Violations of the written agreement executed pursuant to § 4-19-16 by an adopting party are punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for the second offense and four hundred dollars ($400) for the third and subsequent offenses. Second and subsequent offenses may constitute grounds for seizure and forfeiture of the dog or cat.
RI - Ordinances - � 4-13-1.1. Towns of Portsmouth, West Warwick, and Middletown and city of Woonsocket--Vicious dog ordinance
RI ST � 4-13-1.1 This Rhode Island statute provides that the town councils of the towns of Portsmouth, West Warwick and Middletown may, by ordinance, provide that the owner or keeper of any dog that assaults any person shall be fined an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred dollars. The investigation must prove that the dog was off the owner's property or that the assault was the result of owner negligence. It further provides that, in the city of Woonsocket, an owner shall not be declared negligent if an injury is sustained by a person who was committing a trespass or other tort upon the owner's premises or was teasing, tormenting, provoking, abusing or assaulting the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
SC - Bite - � 47-3-110. Liability of owner or person having dog in his care or keeping.
SC ST � 47-3-110
This South Carolina statute provides that whenever any person is bitten or otherwise attacked by a dog while the person is in a public place or is lawfully in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog or other person having the dog in his care or keeping, the owner of the dog or other person having the dog in his care or keeping is liable for the damages suffered by the person bitten or otherwise attacked. If a person provokes a dog into attacking him then the owner of the dog is not liable.
SC ST � 16-13-60; SC ST � 23-1-100; SC ST � 1-1-655; SC ST � 47-3-10 - 970; SC ST � 47-5-10 - 210; SC ST � 47-7-10 - 170; SC ST � 50-11-65, � 50-11-770, � 50-11-780, and � 51-3-145 These statutes comprise South Carolina's state dog laws. Among the provisions include laws concerning damage done by dogs (especially to livestock), rabies control provisions, and registration requirements.
SC - Impound - � 47-3-750. Seizure and impoundment of dangerous animal.
SC ST � 47-3-750
SC - Leash - � 50-11-780. Dogs engaged in hunting not required to be constrained by leash.
SC ST � 50-11-780
SC - Leash - � 51-3-145. Certain acts unlawful at state parks.
SC ST � 51-3-145
SD ST � 40-34-13 - 15
This South Dakota statute provides that a vicious dog, defined as any dog which, when unprovoked, in a vicious manner approaches in apparent attitude of attack, or bites, or otherwise attacks a human being including a mailman, meter reader, serviceman, etc. who is on private property by reason of permission of the owner, is a public nuisance. However, no dog may be declared vicious if an injury or damage is sustained to any person who was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon premises occupied by the owner or keeper of the dog, or who was teasing, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
TN - Dangerous dog - � 44-17-120. Death or serious injury; destruction of dogs
TN ST � 44-17-120 This Tennessee statute provides that any dog which attacks a human and causes death or serious injury may be destroyed upon the order of the circuit court where the attack occurred. The owner shall be given notice that if he or she does not appear before the court within five days and show cause why the dog should not be destroyed, then the order shall issue and the dog shall be destroyed. This statute also allows certain counties to make ordinances to petition a general sessions court to provide for the disposition of dangerous dogs and/or dogs causing death or serious injury to humans or other animals.
TN ST �� 44-8-408 - 413; �� 44-17-101 - 505; TN ST � 70-4-118; TN ST � 70-5-101
TN - Impound - Rabies. � 68-8-109. Observation; confinement or quarantine.
TN ST � 68-8-109 This Tennessee statute provides that if any animal has bitten any person, is suspected of having bitten any person or is for any reason suspected of being infected with rabies, the animal may be required to be placed under an observation period either by confinement or by quarantine for a period of time deemed necessary by the commissioner or rules of the department.
TX HEALTH & S � 822.011 - 013
TX HEALTH & S � 822.041 - 047 Chapter 822, Subchapter D addresses dangerous dogs and their treatment, including dog attacks, registration, defenses, violations of the statute.
TX - Dangerous - � 822.013. Dogs or Coyotes That Attack Animals.
TX HEALTH & S � 822.013
TX - Dangerous - � 822.0422. Reporting of Incident in Certain Counties and Municipalities
TX HEALTH & S � 822.0422 This Texas statute outlines the procedures for reporting a dangerous dog incident in counties with a population of at least 2,800,000 in which an ordinance has been adopted pursuant to this section. It describes the reporting and seizure requirements should an owner fail to turn over an implicated dog.
TX HEALTH & S �� 821.076 - 081; 822.001 - 100; � 823.001 - 009; � 826.001 - 055; � 828.001 - 015; TX PARKS & WILD � 62.0065; � 62.016 These Texas statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include the dangerous dog laws, registration and vaccination requirements, and sterilization laws.
TX - Dog Bite - Subchapter A: Dogs That Are A Danger To Persons; Subchapter B. Dogs and Coyotes That Are a Danger to Animals
TX HEALTH & S � 822.001 - 013
Subchapter A addresses the treatment, seizure, and disposition of dogs that are a danger to people. This subchapter applies to any dog that causes a person's death or serious bodily injury, regardless of provocation or the location in which the incident occurred.
TX HEALTH & S � 822.021 - 035
UT ST � 10-8-65; � 4-40-101 - 102; � 18-1-1 - 3; � 23-17-8 - 9; � 23-20-3; � 26-6-1 - 15; � 26-26-1 - 7; � 58-28-601 These Utah statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include municipal pound pet sterilization provisions, rabies control laws, hunting laws that impact dogs, and laws concerning injuries caused by dogs.
UT - Dog Bite - Title 18. Dogs. Chapter 1. Injuries by Dogs. UT ST � 18-1-1 - 3
This Utah statute provides that every person owning or keeping a dog shall be liable in damages for injury committed by such dog, and it shall not be necessary in any action brought therefor to allege or prove that such dog was of a vicious or mischievous disposition or that the owner or keeper thereof knew that it was vicious or mischievous. This does not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officials.
VA - Dangerous - Dog killing other domestic animals other than livestock or poultry - � 3.1-796.117. Repealed by Acts 2006, cc. 837, 864 and 898
VA ST � 3.1-796.117 - � 3.1-796.117. Repealed by Acts 2006, cc. 837, 864 and 898
This Virginia statute provides that the governing body of any county, city or town, which has not adopted an ordinance pursuant to § 3.1-796.93:1, may adopt an ordinance to provide for the confinement of dogs which kill other dogs or domestic animals other than livestock or poultry.
VA - Dangerous - � 3.2-6540. Control of dangerous or vicious dogs; penalties
VA ST � 3.2-6540, 6540.1
VA - Dangerous - � 3.2-6541. Authority to prohibit training of attack dogs
VA ST � 3.2-6541
This Virginia statute provides that Fairfax County may enact an ordinance that prohibits persons from training dogs on residential property to attack. VA - Dangerous - � 3.2-6553. Compensation for livestock and poultry killed by dogs
VA ST � 3.2-6553
This Virginia statute states that any person who has any livestock or poultry killed or injured by any dog not his or her own shall be entitled to receive the fair market value of such livestock or poultry not to exceed $400 per animal or $10 per fowl, provided that the claimant has furnished evidence, the animal control officer was notified within seventy-two hours after discovery of the damage, and the claimant has exhausted other legal remedies. However, local jurisdictions may by ordinance waive the last two requirements provided that the ordinance adopted requires that the animal control officer has conducted an investigation and that his investigation supports the claim. VA - Dog Breed - Article 11. Hybrid Canines. VA ST � 3.2-6581 - 6584
VA ST � 3.2-6581 - 6584
VA - Ordinances - � 3.2-6543. Governing body of any locality may adopt certain ordinances
VA ST � 3.2-6543
This Virginia statute provides that the governing bodies of counties, cities, and towns of the Commonwealth are hereby authorized to adopt, in their discretion, ordinances which parallel statutory sections dealing with licensing of dogs, taxation, impoundment, and regulation of dangerous dogs. It also provides that nothing in this section shall be construed so as to prevent or restrict any local governing body from adopting local animal control ordinances which are more stringent than the relevant state statutory sections. It further outlines how ordinances may impose civil penalties for violations of the above.
VA - Rabies - � 32.1-48.3. Regulations of Commissioner covering local ordinances and requirements
VA ST � 32.1-48.3 This Virginia statute specifically authorizes preemption of local control in the event of a rabies outbreak. It states that if the governing body of the county or city in which the outbreak exists does not adopt ordinances, regulations and measures to prohibit the running at large of dogs and to prevent the spread of rabies, the State Health Commissioner is authorized to adopt regulations providing for the matters contained in such sections and to enforce the same in the same manner as if they had been specifically adopted by the governing body of the county or city involved.
VT - Hunting - � 4502 Uniform point system; revocation of license.
VT ST T. 10 � 4502
VT - Lost dog - Article 2. Killing Unlicensed Dogs; Subchapter 5. Control of Rabies VT ST T. 20 � 3621 - 3626; VT ST T. 20 � 3806 - 3809
WA - Bite, Dog - 16.08.040. Dog bites�Liability and Dangerous dogs and related provisions.
WA ST 16.08.010 - WA ST 16.08.100
This Washington statute outlines the state's dangerous dog laws. Under the law, the owner or keeper of any dog shall be liable to the owner of any animal killed or injured by such dog for the amount of damages sustained in a civil action. Further, there is strict liability for the owner of any dog that bites any person while in a public place or lawfully on a private place including the property of the owner of such dog, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness. However, proof of provocation of the attack by the injured person shall be a complete defense to an action for damages. WA - Dangerous Dog - 16.08.070. Dangerous dogs and related definitions WA ST 16.08.070 This Washington statute provides the definitions related to dangerous dogs, including dangerous dog, potentially dangerous dog, severe injury, and owner, among others.
WA ST 16.08.090 This Washington statute outlines the state and local provisions related to dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs. It first provides that it is unlawful for an owner of a dangerous dog to permit the dog to be outside the proper enclosure unless the dog is muzzled and restrained by a substantial chain or leash and under physical restraint of a responsible person. Potentially dangerous dogs shall be regulated only by local, municipal, and county ordinances and nothing in this section limits restrictions local jurisdictions may place on owners of potentially dangerous dogs.
WI ST 174.11 This Wisconsin provides that the owner of any domestic animal, including a ranch mink, which is attacked, chased, injured or killed by a dog may, within 3 days after the owner has knowledge or notice thereof, file a written claim for damages with the clerk of the town, village or city in which the damage occurred. A hearing then occurs where witnesses may be subpoenaed under oath, and testimony relative to the claim is taken. The county board shall allow, as the amount of a claim for a domestic animal, including a ranch mink, injured by a dog, the amount determined to be the total of the costs resulting from the injury including a loss in fair market value but the total amount of the claim may not exceed the fair market value.
WI ST 1.10; 29.184; 29.921; 29.927; 29.971; 169.20 - 36; 173.01 - 40; 174.001 - 15 These Wisconsin statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include dog licensing provisions, hunting laws impacting dogs, and seizure of dogs by humane officers.
WI ST 174.12 This Wisconsin statute outlines the allowance procedure by counties for damage done by dogs after a claim is filed and the county sues to recover from the owner of the damaging dog. The claimant shall first be notified that such action is contemplated and shall have been given a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to offer further evidence in support of the claimant's claim. It also provides that this chapter shall not in any way limit the existing right or authority of any town, village or city to pass ordinances for the keeping and regulating of dogs, or repeal or annul any existing statute or ordinance or local regulation governing the keeping and regulating of dogs.
WV - Dangerous - � 19-20-21. License fee for keeping vicious or dangerous dog. WV ST � 19-20-9a; � 19-20-20 - 21
WV - Dangerous - � 20-2-16. Dogs chasing deer
WV ST � 20-2-16
WY - Dangerous - Article 1. In General. (Dangerous Dog Provisions) WY ST � 11-31-106 - 108
WY ST � 6-5-211; � 11-31-101 - 108; � 11-31-201 - 214; � 11-31-301; � 15-1-103; � 23-3-109; � 33-30-215 These Wyoming statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include damage done to livestock by dogs, rabies vaccination requirements, and municipal powers to regulate dogs.