Madison has no breed-specific ban. Instead, City Code § 6-15 regulates any "vicious or dangerous dog" by behavior, and Alabama's Emily's Law (Ala. Code § 3-6A) governs dogs judicially declared dangerous, regardless of breed.
Madison does not outlaw pit bulls or any specific breed. City Code § 6-15 defines a vicious or dangerous dog by conduct: a dog that attacks a person or domestic animal without provocation, has a propensity to attack, or is kept or trained for dog fighting. Such a dog may not be at large; off the owner's property it must be securely muzzled and on a leash of five feet or less held by someone at least 16 years old. Statewide, Alabama's Emily's Law (Ala. Code § 3-6A) is expressly breed-neutral and sets owner duties once a court declares a dog dangerous: microchipping, spay/neuter, rabies proof, a $100,000 surety bond, and a proper enclosure.
Vicious-dog violations carry minimum fines of $100/$200/$500 under § 6-2; an attacking dog may be ordered destroyed and the owner pays all seizure and boarding costs.
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