Michigan: House Bill No. 4714 Introduced to Ban "Pit Bulls" Statewide

[RoseRegn]

Link to House Bill:
Michigan Legislature - House Bill 4714 (2011)

Link to article with contact information:
Michigan: HB 4714 would ban “pit bulls” statewide | Stop BSL

"Representative Timothy Bledsoe has introduced HB 4714, which would ban 'pit bulls' statewide.

HB 1474 defines 'pit bull' as American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and any other dog that looks like one of these. The first year after the legislation is enacted, it will be illegal to breed or sell 'pit bulls' in Michigan. The fourth year after enactment, all 'pit bulls' in the state must be neutered. The tenth year after enactment, it will be illegal to possess a 'pit bull' in the state."

HOUSE BILL No. 4714

June 7, 2011, Introduced by Rep. Bledsoe and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

A bill to regulate the ownership, possession, sale, and breeding of pit bulls; to prohibit the ownership or possession of a pit bull after a certain date; and to prescribe penalties.

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "pit bull regulation and prohibition act".

Sec. 2. As used in this act, "pit bull" means any 1 of the following:

(a) An American pit bull terrier.

(b) An American Staffordshire bull terrier.

(c) A Staffordshire bull terrier.

(d) A dog displaying the majority of physical traits of any 1 or more of the breeds listed in subdivisions (a) to (c).

(e) A dog exhibiting those distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American kennel club or united kennel club for any 1 of the breeds listed in subdivisions (a) to (c).

Sec. 3. Beginning 1 year after the effective date of this act, a person shall not breed or sell a pit bull in this state.

Sec. 4. Beginning 4 years after the effective date of this act, a person shall not own or possess a pit bull that has not been sterilized.

Sec. 5. Beginning 10 years after the effective date of this act, a person shall not own or possess a pit bull.

Sec. 6. A person who violates this act is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 93 days, community service for not more than 500 hours, or both. In addition, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500.00 or more than $2,000.00 and shall order the person to pay the costs of prosecution.

[LaRen616]

[KAE]

Seems to me that we should be worrying more about some teachers than a breed of dog.

[Deuce]

I'm all for it. I wish it would be presented here in Maryland.

[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by Deuce

I'm all for it. I wish it would be presented here in Maryland.

You do know that banning 1 breed of dog will lead to banning more breeds of dogs?

You do know that our beloved GSD breed is on alot of breed ban lists all over the world right?

After they ban Pitbulls everywhere they will ban GSD's, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas and Chow Chows, because they are next.

[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by Deuce

I'm all for it. I wish it would be presented here in Maryland.

There are wonderful Pitbull owners out there that have wonderful Pitbulls.

They love their dogs, take care of their dogs, some of them are like children to their owners, do you love your GSD? How would you feel if you were forced to give up your GSD or forced to move because you own one?

Yes, there are alot of bad Pitbull owners out there, but there are alot of good Pitbull owners out there too and it's not fair to them that they cant have the breed of their choosing in their home.

There are alot of bad GSD, Doberman, Rottweiler, etc owners out there too.

[Deuce]

Originally Posted by LaRen616

You do know that banning 1 breed of dog will lead to banning more breeds of dogs?

You do know that our beloved GSD breed is on alot of breed ban lists all over the world right?

After they ban Pitbulls everywhere they will ban GSD's, Dobermans, Rottweilers, Akitas and Chow Chows, because they are next.

No it won't. I've been attacked by a Pit so maybe i'm a bit biased compared to some people but to me, they're nothing but trouble. I'm sure many of the GSD's on this forum have the ability to inflict serious harm on others but they can be controlled....Pit's cannot. I don't care how many times someone uses the term "it's not the breed, it's the way they're raised"...it's a load of nonsense. They unpredictable and uncontrollable and really don't offer anything as a breed (ie. they aren't service dogs, police dogs, anything....).

Back in March Deuce was attacked at the dog park by, you guessed it, a Pit. He nearly lost his eye.

It's certainly an opinion of personal preference but I would vote, happily, to ban Pit's here without a second thought. Just this week here in AACO we've had two Pit's shot because of attacks and a woman in the city nearly mauled to death in her yard by one. You never hear anything good about them.

Off my soap box

[LaRen616]

Originally Posted by Deuce

No it won't. I've been attacked by a Pit so maybe i'm a bit biased compared to some people but to me, they're nothing but trouble. I'm sure many of the GSD's on this forum have the ability to inflict serious harm on others but they can be controlled....Pit's cannot. I don't care how many times someone uses the term "it's not the breed, it's the way they're raised"...it's a load of nonsense. They unpredictable and uncontrollable and really don't offer anything as a breed (ie. they aren't service dogs, police dogs, anything....).

Back in March Deuce was attacked at the dog park by, you guessed it, a Pit. He nearly lost his eye.

It's certainly an opinion of personal preference but I would vote, happily, to ban Pit's here without a second thought. Just this week here in AACO we've had two Pit's shot because of attacks and a woman in the city nearly mauled to death in her yard by one. You never hear anything good about them.

Off my soap box

I was attacked an bitten by a Springer Spaniel, I have scars all over my arm from it, I do not hold a grudge against the breed.

You dont think that GSD's and Dobermans dont attack people and cause serious harm or kill people? Then you are in denial. You think that an angry Pitbull cant be controlled but an angry GSD can?

Bully breeds were not bred to be people aggressive, bad owners turned alot of the dogs into being people aggressive.

There are plenty of Pitbulls that are service dogs! Are you freaking kidding me?!

What if another GSD attacked your dog? Would he get a free pass because he is a GSD? Ridiculous!

I know a family that has 8 Pitbulls, they are all friendly and they all get together for play dates. They are great dogs in the right hands.

[crackem]

Originally Posted by Deuce

No it won't. I've been attacked by a Pit so maybe i'm a bit biased compared to some people but to me, they're nothing but trouble. I'm sure many of the GSD's on this forum have the ability to inflict serious harm on others but they can be controlled....Pit's cannot. I don't care how many times someone uses the term "it's not the breed, it's the way they're raised"...it's a load of nonsense. They unpredictable and uncontrollable and really don't offer anything as a breed (ie. they aren't service dogs, police dogs, anything....).

Back in March Deuce was attacked at the dog park by, you guessed it, a Pit. He nearly lost his eye.

It's certainly an opinion of personal preference but I would vote, happily, to ban Pit's here without a second thought. Just this week here in AACO we've had two Pit's shot because of attacks and a woman in the city nearly mauled to death in her yard by one. You never hear anything good about them.

Off my soap box

You can ban me for this, but this has got to be the dumbest ****ing post i've read in a while.

My dog was attacked by a BC, let's ban them. I've been bitten by a cocker spaniel and a lab, ban them.

I lived in a crappy little city where 80 pecent of the dogs running around were pits and not once were me and my dogs attacked. I have never come across an unstable pit bull in my life and i've met hundreds. I wish every breed had as many good representations of a good dog as pits.

you should spend less time posting on a message board about a breed you have very little experience with and get out and do something with dogs, then let's talk.

can't be controlled? they are some of the easiest dogs i've had the pleasure to train.

I'm sorry, I can't believe anybody that has 2 days of experience with dogs would make such assinine comments.

[LaRen616]

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