Tennessee boys...let's see what ya got.

[Bopeye]

TN introduces ban on pit bull - includes AmStaff , Staffordshire Bull, American Bulldog and others!
Posted on January 17, 2008 at 02:07:20 PM by

HEADS UP in Tennessee!!

Senate Bill 2738 filed for introduction 1/14/08
"Creates a class A misdemeanor of knowingly owning a pit bull in this state"

The expanded version of the bill defines pit bull:
(2) "Pit bull dog" means any pit bull terrier; and

(3) "Pit bull terrier" means any American pit bull terrier, S taffordshire bull

terrier, American bulldog or American Staffordshire terrier breed of dog or any

mixed breed of dog which contains as fifty percent (50%) of its breeding the

breed of American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or

American Staffordshire terrier, so as to be identifiable as partially of the breed

American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or American

Staffordshire terrier.

(b) It is an offense for any person to knowingly own a pit bull dog in this state.

(c) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) In addition to the penalty imposed in subsection (c), the court making the

sentencing determination for a person convicted under this section shall order the

person convicted to surrender custody and forfeit the pit bull dog or pit bull dogs if the...

To see the bill http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/

Please pass this on to other bull dog people.
Thanks,
Jane Price
Chattanooga Kennel Club
Legislative Liaison

[KySongDog]

More craziness.    

What's next?? Mountain Curs???    This reminds me of the hysteria surrounding "assault rifles".   

[FinsnFur]

That's wild 
So can you imagine the looks on peoples faces if you come truckin through town with a pair of Pit Bulls in the bed of your truck and you stop at Walmart for some supplies.
There'd be a 100yd radius of ...nothing... all around the truck when you came back out.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

[Vincenator]

What are you suposed to do if you own one(some)?Put them down or turn them in?

[260bullet]

Mine will still be right here in my yard if the bill passes.

[muss]

What is next ?  I am not a pit bull guy but you should have the right to keep any breed of dog you like.

[Jeb]

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