Washington has no statewide breed ban, and Clark County imposes no breed-specific restriction. Dogs are regulated by behavior: a dog declared "dangerous" faces strict licensing, a proper enclosure, muzzle-and-leash, $250,000 liability coverage, and microchipping.
Clark County's animal code contains no breed-specific ban; it regulates dogs by conduct under Chapter 8.18 (Dangerous Dogs). CCC 8.18.060 requires the owner of a declared dangerous dog to keep it in a proper enclosure — a fully enclosed dog run or fence at least six feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates — post warning signs, carry a $250,000 surety bond or liability policy, and microchip the dog. Outside the enclosure the dog must be muzzled, leashed, and under a responsible person's physical restraint. Washington state law (RCW 16.08) governs the dangerous-dog framework and does not authorize breed bans.
Violating dangerous-dog requirements is a misdemeanor under Chapter 8.19 (fine up to $1,000, up to 90 days jail) and can lead to impoundment and removal of the dog.
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