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Pit Bull Legal States

Pit Bull Legal States: compare 50 US states on 2 metrics.

EnvironmentLaw50 states · 2 metricsUpdated Mar 17, 2023Original page
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Pitbull Legal Status

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AlabamaLegal with restrictionsIn the cities of Center Point, Irondale, Lanett, and Midfield, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
AlaskaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
ArizonaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
ArkansasLegal with restrictionsPit bulls are banned in 30 cities
CaliforniaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
ColoradoLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
ConnecticutLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
DelawareLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
FloridaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
GeorgiaLegal with restrictionsIn eight cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and Breed-Specific Laws must be followed.
HawaiiLegal—
IdahoLegal with restrictionsFruitland, Idaho Falls, and Payette County pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
IllinoisLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
IndianaLegal with restrictionsFowler has a complete ban on pit bulls. In Gary, Mishawaka, and South Bend pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
IowaLegal with restrictions91 cities have a ban on owning more than one pit bull. 72 cities have a complete ban on pit bulls.
KansasLegal with restrictions77 cities have a complete ban on pit bulls. 13 cities consider pit bulls dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
KentuckyLegal with restrictionsMultiple cities have strict bans in place for pit bulls.
LouisianaLegal with restrictionsMultiple cities have rules or total ban on pit bulls.
MaineLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
MarylandLegal with restrictionsPrince George’s County limits pit bull ownership.
MassachusettsLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
MichiganLegal with restrictionsMost cities across Michigan have some type of ban against pit bulls and several other bully breeds.
MinnesotaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
MississippiLegal with restrictions46 municipalities in Mississippi have bans or legislation regulating pittie ownership.
MissouriLegal with restrictionsMore than 70 cities have some type of breed-specific legislation that applies to pit bulls. In certain cities, owning a pittie is punishable by fines and jail time
MontanaLegal with restrictionsBaker, Libby, Lincoln County ,and White Sulphur Springs have bans on pit bulls.
NebraskaLegal with restrictionsIn some cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
NevadaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
New HampshireLegal—
New JerseyLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
New MexicoLegal with restrictionsIn some cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
New YorkLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
North CarolinaLegal with restrictionsIn Edenton, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
North DakotaLegal with restrictionsIn Minot, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
OhioLegal with restrictionsMore than 80 cities have a complete ban on pit bulls.
OklahomaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
OregonLegal with restrictionsIn some cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
PennsylvaniaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
Rhode IslandLegal—
South CarolinaLegal with restrictionsIn Beaufort County, pit bulls are required by law to be sterilized. In Dillon, Ware Shoals, and Travelers Rest, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
South DakotaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
TennesseeLegal with restrictionsIn some cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
TexasLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
UtahLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
VermontLegal with restrictionsMontgomery is the only town where pit bulls are not allowed; the state has no "dangerous" or "vicious" dogs list and rules.
VirginiaLegalBreed-specific laws are prohibited
WashingtonLegal with restrictionsIn some cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
West VirginiaLegal with restrictionsIn Ceredo, pit bulls are completely banned. In many other cities, pit bulls are considered dangerous or vicious and breed-specific laws must be followed.
WisconsinLegal with restrictionsMore than 60 Wisconsin municipalities have labeled pit bulls as “vicious” and/or banned them.
WyomingLegal with restrictionsManderson has banned pit bulls and some cities have have breed restrictions.

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Where does this pit bull legal states data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Wag Walking; Healthy Homemade Dog Treats; Pet Set; Critter Sitters.

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