Genesee County has no breed-specific ban. Michigan regulates dangerous dogs by behavior, not breed, under MCL 287.321. Any breed-specific rule would come from a city or township ordinance, so check locally.
Michigan law does not ban any dog breed; the state's dangerous-animal framework (MCL 287.321 et seq.) targets a dog's conduct — biting or attacking — regardless of breed. Genesee County Animal Control enforces these behavior-based state laws and focuses on 'keeping streets free of dangerous dogs.' A city or township could enact a breed-specific ordinance, but such rules are increasingly disfavored. If you own a pit bull or other commonly-targeted breed, confirm your municipality's ordinance and any landlord or insurance requirements.
A dog declared dangerous under state law may be subject to confinement orders, and its owner faces penalties escalating with the severity of any attack.
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