Washington Courthouse, Ohio

Pit Bulls Banned effective 2004

 

SECTION 4. That any Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire

Terrier breed of dog or any mixed breed of dog which contains as an element of its breeding

any Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier breed of

dog as to be identifiable is strictly prohibited and subject to summary destruction. Any

person owning, harboring, or keeping a Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or

American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog or any mixed breed of dog which contains as an

element of its breeding any Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or American

Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog to be identifiable is guilt of the maintenance of a Pit Bull, a

misdemeanor of the Fourth Degree.

SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after the

earliest date permitted by law.