It is forbidden to keep, maintain or possess, including for purposes of sale or reproduction, a pitbull. Meaning:
a purebred bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier
a hybrid dog from a breed of dog mentioned in paragraph 1 and a dog of another race
a mixed-breed dog that has substantial characteristics of a dog of a breed mentioned in paragraph 1
Despite this prohibition, it is permitted to keep, maintain or own at most two pitbulls in a dwelling unit or on the same property if its guardian has obtained a pitbull license before October 1, 2016.
Any application for the renewal of a pitbull license must be accompanied by the following documents:
- proof of vaccination against pitbull rabies, which can not be older than three years
- a certificate from a veterinarian stating that the pitbull is not dangerous, which can not be older than one year