Breed Restrictions: Babylon vs Huntington
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon has no breed-specific legislation. NY Agriculture and Markets Law Section 107 preempts breed bans statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under Article 7.
View full Babylon rules →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington follows NY Agriculture and Markets Law 107 which preempts breed-specific legislation. No breed bans; dangerous dogs regulated by behavior under AG&M 123. Suffolk County follows the same rule.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| State Preemption | NY Ag Markets 107 | AG&M 107(5) |
| Breed Bans | Prohibited statewide | - |
| Dangerous Dog | Behavior-based hearing | - |
| Pit Bulls | Legal in Babylon | - |
| Insurance | May be required | - |
| Dangerous Dog Law | - | AG&M 123 |
| Insurance Req | - | $100K liability |
| Local Breed Ban | - | Prohibited |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Are pit bulls legal in Babylon?
Yes. New York State preempts breed-specific bans. All breeds are legal, but any dog can be declared dangerous based on behavior.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Huntington FAQ
Can Huntington ban pit bulls?
No. New York state law preempts breed-specific bans; only individual dangerous-dog determinations are allowed.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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