Owners who fail to meet the dangerous dog requirements are subject to a civil fine of $500 per violation and are at risk of their pup being impounded by Animal Control. (Credit: Gabriel Cassan/Adobe Stock)
The Volusia County Council in Florida has approved an ordinance requiring owners of dangerous dogs to carry $500,000 in liability insurance. This decision follows a local incident last year in which two dogs attacked and killed an 8-year-old.
The intent of the ordinance is to place more accountability on the owners of dogs that have a documented history of aggression.
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