No breed restrictions in the City of Miami. The former Miami-Dade pit bull ban was repealed statewide October 1, 2023. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation. All dogs regulated by behavior-based standards.
The City of Miami has no breed-specific restrictions. The former Miami-Dade County pit bull ban was repealed effective October 1, 2023 by state law. FL §767.14 preempts all local breed-specific legislation. All dogs are regulated under behavior-based dangerous dog standards per FL Chapter 767. HOAs may still impose private breed restrictions.
No breed-specific penalties. Dangerous dog violations under FL Chapter 767 based on behavior only.
Miami, FL
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