For a quarter century, Ohio law classified pit bulls as vicious even if they never had an incident. That meant owners were supposed to get extra insurance, and keep their animals confined or only walk them with a chain or muzzle. Now that's only the case if a dog attacks or is declared a nuisance.
The new state law does not affect city ordinances that may ban or limit pit bulls. Some city leaders tell us they will revisit their laws, if they feel there’s a need to do so.
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