A task force of lawmakers reviewing a court ruling that
singles out pit bulls as "inherently dangerous" heard from animal rights
advocates on Tuesday who oppose the decision and from the parents of a severely
injured boy who prompted the court's action.
Delegate Curt Anderson, the co-chairman of the task force, said members are
exploring how to make owners of dogs besides pit bulls more liable.
"If your dog bites somebody, you are liable. Period," said Anderson,
D-Baltimore. "That's what the law should be."
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2 comments:
Bad dog owners should be responsible no matter what the breed. There are many other breeds that can do as much damage as a bully. People should also be responsible for their children as many dog attacks occur on the dogs property. It's not fair to blame one breed for everything. I have even seen local news on the shore about an attack by a bully that wasn't one at all. Who decides the definition of Pitbull. There are many similar breeds. DNA testing would be required.
Of course, no matter the breed---the owners should have to pay & should be able to be sued if proven unresponsible owners if their dog bites someone.
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