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**55Beaphable** · 04-09-2012, 12:32 AM

I was talking about this today at dog school (7 dogs in class, 4 are APBT's). I don't think the existing laws in Boston or other BSL cities are changed (yet). They said MA is a Home Rule state, which I believe means that towns can make their own local laws. Still, it's a big step in the right direction.

It's my understanding (at least in IL) that home rule is only applicable to certain cities/counties so not ALL the cities can have their local ordinances trump state laws. However, noting the size of Boston, I bet they can.

04-09-2012, 12:32 AM	#14
55Beaphable Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 572 Senior Member	I was talking about this today at dog school (7 dogs in class, 4 are APBT's). I don't think the existing laws in Boston or other BSL cities are changed (yet). They said MA is a Home Rule state, which I believe means that towns can make their own local laws. Still, it's a big step in the right direction. It's my understanding (at least in IL) that home rule is only applicable to certain cities/counties so not ALL the cities can have their local ordinances trump state laws. However, noting the size of Boston, I bet they can.
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