Jenny Kay Paulson | Capital News Service
With the legislature having failed to pass a bill that would have changed the state's so-called "pitbull law," one of the state's largest shelters says it didn't take long for them to hit capacity with abandoned dogs and few options for finding the pets new homes.
Bills in the House of Delegates and Senate would create a new standard where all dog owners are presumed liable for dog attacks, regardless of the breed of the animal.
Legislation overriding a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling that made landlords liable for pit bull attacks, and put owners at risk of being evicted or having to give up their dogs, will be heard Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. Identical House and Senate bills seek to create a new standard where all dog owners in civil action cases, regardless of the dog’s breed, are presumed liable for attacks unless owners can prove they did everything possible to avoid the attack, said Sen. Brian Frosh, sponsor of the Senate bill. It would also reverse the strict liability on landlords. “The interest groups: pet owners, landlords, and animal rights groups are pleased with it,” said Frosh, a Montgomery County Democrat who is also chairman of …
Focus shifts to the House on Monday where both bills will be debated and voted on.
Focus on legislation to expand gambling and overturn a controversial Court of Appeals ruling on pit bulls shifts to the House of Delegates. A House Ways and Means subcommittee will meet Saturday to discuss legislation that would open Maryland casinos to table games and could possibly legalize a sixth casino in Prince George's County if voters approve the law in a referendum vote in November. The Senate adopted four amendments to the bill including a $500 annual license fee per table game that would go to a gambling addiction fund and requiring that one member of the gaming commission come from a jurisdiction with a video lottery facility. A number of the 23 amendments rejected by the Senate involved earmarking parts of the money to roll …
In this Article:
11:54 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
It should be noted that whilst ordering papers for sale at paper writing service, you can get unkind attitude. In case you feel that the bureau is trying to cheat you, don't buy term paper from it. http://www.thefreecamping.com more ›
Pit Bulls were once loved and revered in America. How did they become so maligned in today's society?
You may have thought this story would be about a Labrador or Golden Retriever, but it’s about a group of dogs commonly referred to as 'Pit Bulls' and their fall from grace in our society. During the first half of the 20th century, Pit Bulls were the closest thing the United States had to a national dog. They were featured on U.S. recruiting posters in World Wars I and II, prominently featured as corporate mascots and cast as the ideal family dog in television and movies. Now the breed is demonized and battles everything from a media-driven reputation for being predators, to abuse from their owners, to legislation that seeks to outlaw their existence. How did this happen to a dog that was once America’s sweetheart? WHAT IS A PIT BULL? The …
1:26 am on Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Love the article... thank you for presenting a positive light! I'm the proud owner of, an intentionally sought out, American Pit Bull Terrier as a show dog. At the time, being fairly new to the show ring, I needed an intelligent and well mannered dog. After going to dog shows, doing my research, etc., I recognized that the APBT's were always the most well mannered at shows (perhaps owners put … more ›
Real Estate Bulls
1:37 am on Thursday, April 18, 2013
This post is very interesting for me and I admired the content which is about pit bulls. I think all the owners of dogs must have insurance. It would be a good decision for an animal lover. Real Estate Bulls more ›