A proposed law in Michigan seeks to require owners of dangerous dogs to register them -- and potentially face jail time for their dogs' attacks.
As reported in The Detroit News, the bill pending in the state House of Representatives would require owners of dangers dogs to "have their day in court if postal works or others file a complaint." The bill would provide a means for the public to be notified of a potentially deadly dog's address.
According to the News, "If owners fail to control their animal it could mean four years in prison, according to sentencing guidelines in the legislation, although the prison term is ultimately up to prosecutors and judges."
The bill was introduced by state Representative Jim Hoadley, who represents citizens in Kalamazoo.
As reported in The Detroit News, the bill pending in the state House of Representatives would require owners of dangers dogs to "have their day in court if postal works or others file a complaint." The bill would provide a means for the public to be notified of a potentially deadly dog's address.
According to the News, "If owners fail to control their animal it could mean four years in prison, according to sentencing guidelines in the legislation, although the prison term is ultimately up to prosecutors and judges."
The bill was introduced by state Representative Jim Hoadley, who represents citizens in Kalamazoo.
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