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.