Cobb County, GA Animal Ordinances: Breed Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Registration
- annual certificate required
- Vicious dog insurance
- $50,000 minimum liability
- Limit
- one vicious dog per owner
- Enforcement
- Cobb County Animal Services (CCAS)
Summary
Cobb County requires owners of dogs classified dangerous or vicious to obtain a nontransferable certificate of registration, secure the dog in an approved enclosure, post warning signs, and, for vicious dogs, carry $50,000 in liability insurance.
It shall be unlawful for an owner to have or possess within this state a classified dog without a certificate of registration issued in accordance with the provisions of this Code section. Certificates of registration shall be nontransferable and shall only be issued to a person 18 years of age or older. No more than one certificate of registration shall be issued per domicile.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 53).
Full Breakdown
Section 10-10 sets a registration system rather than a breed ban: any dog formally classified dangerous or vicious must be registered annually with a dog control officer. Vicious-dog owners must also microchip the dog and prove at least $50,000 in liability insurance, and no one may own more than one vicious dog. Registration is refused to owners with prior Responsible Dog Ownership Law convictions or certain felony records, and CCAS can inspect the dog's enclosure without notice.
Violations & Fines
Possessing a classified dog without a valid certificate of registration is unlawful; failing to renew within ten days of the deadline is a separate chapter violation, and the dog can be confiscated under section 10-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cobb County ban specific dog breeds?
What must a vicious-dog owner do to keep the dog?
Sources & Official References
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