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Quick Overview of Dog Bite Law (basic level)

Detailed Discussion of Dog Bite Law by David Favre (advanced level)

States with Strict Liability Statutes for Dog Bites (table that lists the states with strict liability with links to laws)

Map of State Dog Bite Laws for all 50 states

General Table of Dangerous Dog Statutes

General Table of Dangerous Dog Cases

Local Dog Laws Topic Area (Web Center)

Seizure and Impoundment of Dogs Detailed Discussion (Web Center)

Breed Specific Legislation Detailed Discussion (Web Center)

Legal Damages in Pet Actions Topic Page (Web Center)

Veterinary Malpractice Topic Page (Web Center)

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Virginia creates Web-based dangerous dog registry. The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS) launched an interactive dangerous dog registry that enables people to check if dangerous dogs reside in their area. Legislation enacted in 2006 mandated the creation of this online registry. So far, VA is the only state with an on-line version. Click here to see it in action. 

Dogbitelaw.com - A site developed by an attorney (Kenneth Phillips) devoted to the law regarding dog bites.