Breed Restrictions: Columbus vs Grove City
How do breed restrictions rules compare between Columbus, OH and Grove City, OH?
Grove City has fewer restrictions than Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Franklin County
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
View full Columbus rules →Grove City, OH
Franklin County
Grove City has no breed-specific legislation. Ohio removed breed-specific language from state law in 2012 under HB 14, and dangerous-dog determinations are now made based on individual behavior under ORC 955.11.
View full Grove City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Columbus | Grove City |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | Behavior-based (ORC §955.11) | ORC 955.11 HB 14 2012 |
| 2012 Amendment | Removed breed targeting | - |
| Local BSL | Possible (home rule) | - |
| Check | Columbus municipal code | - |
| Breed Ban | - | None |
| Classification | - | Behavior-based |
| Dangerous Dog Insurance | - | 100,000 dollars required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Columbus FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Columbus?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Columbus code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Columbus?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Columbus municipal code.
Grove City FAQ
Are any dog breeds banned in Grove City?
Ohio removed statewide breed-specific language in 2012 (HB 14). However, home-rule cities may still enact local breed restrictions. Check Grove City code.
Are there pit bull restrictions in Grove City?
State Law: Behavior-based (ORC §955.11). 2012 Amendment: Removed breed targeting. Local BSL: Possible (home rule). Check: Grove City municipal code.
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