New York State Agriculture & Markets Law focuses on behavior-based dangerous dog provisions rather than breed bans. Monroe County and most of its municipalities do not have breed-specific legislation.
New York Agriculture & Markets Law §123 governs dangerous dog proceedings on a behavior-specific, not breed-specific, basis. A dog is considered dangerous based on conduct (biting, attacking) rather than breed. Monroe County and most municipalities within the county do not have breed-specific legislation (BSL). Some housing providers, HOAs, and property management companies may impose their own breed restrictions, but those are private contractual matters, not county law. If a dog is deemed dangerous after a proceeding, courts can impose restrictions including confinement, muzzling, or destruction orders.
Dangerous dog designation: AG&M Law §123 penalties including confinement, muzzling, insurance. Severe attack: euthanasia possible.
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