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I'm going to start this thread, but I may not be able to finish it...
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruling declares pit bulls as a breed are "inherently dangerous," and the owner of a pit bull or a cross-bred pit that attacks is strictly liable for damages, as is any landlord who rents to a pit bull owner.
"Back in 1997 they passed a law saying you could not own or harbor a pit bull or a pit bull mix in Prince George's County, Taylor said. If you happen to have one or are caught with one you could be arrested. It does carry six months in prison and a $1,000 fine for having one."
Now the law finds pit bull owners throughout Maryland absolutely accountable for the behavior of their dogs.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/05/02/11500617-maryland-court-finds-pit-bulls-are-inherently-dangerous?lite