Fulton County does not enforce breed-specific legislation. Georgia state law O.C.G.A. §4-8-30(c) preempts cities and counties from adopting breed-specific ordinances.
Under O.C.G.A. §4-8-30(c) (Responsible Dog Ownership Law), Georgia preempts local governments from regulating dogs based on breed alone. Fulton County uses a behavior-based dangerous-dog framework under §34-281 and §34-284. A 'dangerous dog' designation requires an actual incident — unprovoked bite, serious injury, or aggressive behavior — rather than breed. Owners of designated dangerous dogs must comply with confinement, insurance ($50,000 liability), and signage requirements.
Owning a dangerous dog without registration: misdemeanor under §34-284 with fines up to $1,000 + jail. Mauling cases can be felonies.
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