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Yakima, WA Pit Bull Ban Study Session: It’s Complicated
The Yakima, Washington City Council met Tuesday, November 12, 2013, for a study session. Under consideration was whether to repeal Yakima’s 26-year old breed-specific legislation (BSL), a pit bull ban, or whether to simply tweak it or leave it as is. While Yakima’s Code Administration Manager Joe Caruso staunchly supported leaving Yakima’s…
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Parker, Florida Needs an Enforced Leash Law, Not BSL!
After a so-called “pit bull” attack has occurred in a city, citizens and often elected officials alike are quick to knee-jerk and request or even demand a breed ban or some other form of breed-specific legislation (BSL). For instance, after a dog, Annie, was attacked in her backyard by two so-called “pit bulls” (though…