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New License Requirement for High-Risk Breeds Takes Effect in Philadelphia as City Aims to Boost Public Safety

Official:Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to animals by adding a new Section creating licensing requirements applicable to certain breeds of dogs, under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Miller

Introduced: November 15, 2001

Voted: December 31, 2003

: Committee on Licenses and Inspections

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2000–2003 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires owners of certain breeds of dogs (Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, etc.) to obtain a high-risk dog license and tag from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

What This Bill Does

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Requires owners of certain breeds of dogs, including Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, to obtain a high-risk dog license and tag from the Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Imposes licensing requirements on owners of "dangerous breeds" of dogs, under certain terms and conditions.
Defines a "dangerous breed" of dog as one that is of a particular breed or exhibits significant characteristics of that breed.
Mandates that owners of high-risk dogs obtain a special license, which implies additional requirements or restrictions on the ownership of these dogs.