BSL Alert
Hammond, Indiana is considering Breed Specific Legislation that states owners of pit bulls must:
* Carry a minimum of $300,000 in liability insurance in case of bodily injury or damage to property.
* Provide the city with two photographs, including a profile shot, of the pit bull.
* Pay a $50 fee to register pit bulls, as opposed to the $3 fee imposed for other breeds.
* Have no more than three pit bulls per household.
* Leash and muzzle pit bulls when outside the home or kennel.
* Implant pit bulls with a microchip as a means of permanent identification.
* Remove all newborn pit bulls from the city within six weeks of birth.
* And, post a “Beware of Dog” sign prominently on their property.
Taxing pit bulls and generally making them expensive to own. Additionally, they want to register dogs.
