Penn Hills has no breed-specific legislation. Dangerous-dog determinations are behavior-based under PA Dog Law 3 P.S. 459-502-A. Homeowners insurance carriers may still restrict breeds.
Penn Hills does not have breed-specific legislation (BSL) banning pit bulls, Rottweilers, or other breeds. Under PA Dog Law, 3 P.S. 459-502-A (the Dangerous Dog Law), any dog can be declared 'dangerous' after a behavior-based hearing if it has attacked a person or domestic animal, severely injured, or been used in a crime. Pennsylvania does not have a statewide preemption of local BSL, but Pittsburgh-area courts have narrowed BSL enforcement and most Allegheny County municipalities — including Penn Hills — rely on the state dangerous-dog framework instead. Dogs declared dangerous must be registered annually ($500 fee to the state), muzzled and leashed in public, kept in a locked enclosure, and carry $50,000 liability insurance. Homeowners insurance carriers independently restrict certain breeds regardless of municipal rules, so always verify with your carrier.
Dangerous-dog violation: up to $1,000 per incident plus possible euthanasia order. Failure to register a declared dangerous dog: misdemeanor-grade fines under 3 P.S. 459. Insurance cancellation common after any incident.
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