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Old 01-16-2008, 11:22 AM
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Default TN introduces ban on pit bull - includes AmStaff

Thanks Cindy

From: winmorknlf
To: DSS5STAF
Sent: 1/16/2008 5:04:36 A.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Fwd: TN introduces ban on pit bull - includes AmStaff

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TN introduces ban on pit bull - includes AmStaff
HEADS UP in Tennessee!!
Senate Bill 2738 filed for introduction 1/14/08
"Creates a class A misdemeanor of knowingly owning a pit bull in this state"

[FONT='Verdana','sans-serif']The expanded version of the bill defines pit bull: [/font]
(2) "Pit bull dog" means any pit bull terrier; and
(3) "Pit bull terrier" means any American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull
terrier, American bulldog or American Staffordshire terrier breed of dog or any
mixed breed of dog which contains as fifty percent (50%) of its breeding the
breed of American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or
American Staffordshire terrier, so as to be identifiable as partially of the breed
American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or American
Staffordshire terrier.
(b) It is an offense for any person to knowingly own a pit bull dog in this state.
(c) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
(d) In addition to the penalty imposed in subsection (c), the court making the
sentencing determination for a person convicted under this section shall order the
person convicted to surrender custody and forfeit the pit bull dog or pit bull dogs if the...

To see the bill
http://www.legislature.state.tn.us/

Please pass this on to other bull dog people.
Thanks,
Jane Price
Chattanooga Kennel Club
Legislative Liaison
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