Babylon, NY Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)

If satisfied that the dog is a dangerous dog, the judge or justice shall then order any Town of Babylon dog control officer; peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties; or police officer to cause the dog to be euthanized immediately, or shall order the owner to securely confine such dog permanently, except as provided in Subsection E of this section. The owner shall confine the dog indoors or in an enclosed and locked pen or structure as provided for in the order. Such pen or enclosure shall have a secure top and sides and shall be designed to prevent an unauthorized entry of a person, the escape of the dog, and provide protection from the elements. If the owner fails to confine the dog as required by such order, any Town of Babylon dog control officer; peace officer, acting pursuant to his special duties; or police officer shall destroy such dog on or off the premises of the owner.

D. A dog shall not be declared dangerous if the Court determines that the conduct of the dog:

(1) Was justified because the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a domestic animal under the dominion and control of a person who, at the time, was committing a crime or offense upon the owner or custodian of the dog or upon the property of the owner or custodian of the dog;

(2) Was justified because the injured domestic animal was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or has in the past tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog; or

(3)