[ SHOWGSD-L ] Where the Westminster BIS CAN'T travel.
- From: Stormy435@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:18:04 EST
Subject: Courtesy Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General of ontario:
Below you will note that this seemingly applies to the banned breeds and
mixes.
Please understand that if your dog is deemed "menacing" all these
regulations will apply to the menacing dog and its owner.
MENACING is so loosely defined in Bill 132 now idnetified as "Dog Owners'
Liability Act " (DOLA) that a dog chasing a cat,lunging at the fence could be
defined as "menacing " behaviour.
Alos note that the Attorney General has failed to point out that one cannot
travel to or through Ontario with any of the proscribed breeds.
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Pit Bull Laws:
What breeds are included in the new pit bull ban?
American Staffordshire terriers, pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull
terriers, and American pit bull terriers - also any other breeds sharing
'substantially similar' characteristics
When did it take effect?
Monday, August 29, 2005. But a 60-day grace period ended as of 12:01am
Friday, October 28.
What are the regulations?
a.. The amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA) bar people from
owning, breeding, transferring, importing, or abandoning pit bulls.
a.. Pit bulls kept legally after the ban will be known as 'grandfathered'
or restricted pit bulls.
a.. In order for a pit bull to qualify as a 'grandfathered' or restricted
pit bull, it must have been owned by an Ontario resident on August 29, 2005 or
born in Ontario within 90 days of August 29th of that year.
a.. As of October 28, 2005, pit bull owners had to have their dogs leashed
and muzzled in public and sterilized. Additionally, owners aren't allowed to
train them to fight, and can't let them stray.
a.. The only time a muzzle isn't required is when the dog is on the owner's
property, or on another person's property if they consent to the muzzle's
removal.
a.. Muzzles should be humane, but strong enough to prevent the animal from
biting without interfering with its ability to breathe, pant, see, or drink.
a.. The leash must not exceed 1.8 metres.
What are the potential penalties if laws are broken?
a.. $10,000 fine ($60,000 for corporations) and/or
a.. Six months imprisonment and/or
a.. The court could order the person convicted to compensate the victim
and/or
a.. The animal could be taken away or destroyed
What to do if you see a pit bull that's not abiding by the restrictions:
a.. Municipalities are responsible for animal control, so you should
contact your local animal control or by-law enforcement office. In emergency
situations though, contact police.
a.. If you're bitten by a pit bull because the restrictions aren't being
followed, you can bring a civil action against the dog's owner for damages.
a.. The new laws stipulate that the owner of a dog is liable for damages
resulting from a bite or attack regardless of whether the owner is at fault or
negligent.
Courtesy Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
February 15, 2006
Stormy Hope
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