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
More craziness. :rolleye:
What's next?? Mountain Curs??? This reminds me of the hysteria surrounding "assault rifles". :madd:
That's wild :nono:
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:
What are you suposed to do if you own one(some)?Put them down or turn them in?
Mine will still be right here in my yard if the bill passes.
What is next ? I am not a pit bull guy but you should have the right to keep any breed of dog you like.
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