New York City · Through Local Law 2026/135 (enacted August 31, 2026)

N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 17-343: § 17-343 Acquisition of a dangerous dog prohibited.

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New York City Administrative Code
Title 17
Chapter 3: Licenses and Permits

a. No person shall own or harbor any dog for the purpose of dog fighting, or train, torment, badger, bait or use any dog for the purpose of causing or encouraging said dog to attack human beings or domestic animals when not provoked.

b. No person shall sell, offer for sale, breed, buy or attempt to buy any dangerous dog within the city of New York.

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