New York State preempts breed-specific legislation. Albany County municipalities cannot ban or restrict dogs by breed and instead enforce behavior-based dangerous dog laws under NY Ag and Markets Law Section 123.
NY Agriculture and Markets Law Section 107(5) prohibits municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. Any pit bull, rottweiler, or other breed can be owned legally in Albany County. Dogs that actually threaten or injure people or animals can be declared dangerous under Section 123 after a hearing before a local judge, with orders for muzzling, confinement, or euthanasia.
Dangerous dog violations can lead to fines up to 1,500 dollars for serious injury cases plus potential criminal charges under Section 123.
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