As of Jan. 1, 2007, Illinois will be the first state in the Union to restrict dog ownership of convicted felons.
Those who have been convicted of certain felonies - mostly those dealing with violence, weapons or drugs - are banned from owning dogs that have not been spayed or neutered. They are also prohibited from owning dogs that have been declared vicious or dangerous.
The banning period is 10 years beginning with the felon's release from custody. In some cases, that period may be covered by parole. In many cases, it will not.
This is good legislation, and is something I’ve advocated for years. Most of our dog problems are people problems. Most of our worst pit bull problems are problems with violent criminals. Violent criminals should NOT be allowed to have a dog to run another drug or pit fighting operation.
Those who have been convicted of certain felonies - mostly those dealing with violence, weapons or drugs - are banned from owning dogs that have not been spayed or neutered. They are also prohibited from owning dogs that have been declared vicious or dangerous.
The banning period is 10 years beginning with the felon's release from custody. In some cases, that period may be covered by parole. In many cases, it will not.
This is good legislation, and is something I’ve advocated for years. Most of our dog problems are people problems. Most of our worst pit bull problems are problems with violent criminals. Violent criminals should NOT be allowed to have a dog to run another drug or pit fighting operation.
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