Legal References
BSL legal references
Primary legal sources for breed-specific legislation. State preemption laws, municipal code databases, and official government sources.
State preemption laws
| State | Statute | Source |
|---|---|---|
| California | CA Health & Safety Code § 31683 (2023) | View → |
| Illinois | 510 ILCS 5/24 | View → |
| Texas | TX Health & Safety Code § 822.047 | View → |
| Arizona | ARS § 11-1005 | View → |
| Oregon | ORS § 609.205 | View → |
| Nevada | NRS § 202.500 | View → |
| Colorado | CRS § 18-9-204.5 (2024) | View → |
| Pennsylvania | 3 PS § 459-507-A | View → |
| Virginia | VA Code § 3.2-6543 | View → |
| Michigan | MCL § 287.334 | View → |
| Minnesota | MN Stat § 347.51 | View → |
| Utah | Utah Code § 18-2-101 | View → |
| Oklahoma | OS Title 4 § 46 | View → |
| South Carolina | SC Code § 47-3-560 | View → |
| Florida | FL Stat § 767.14 | View → |
| Indiana | IC § 15-20-1-3 | View → |
| Wisconsin | WI Stat § 174.10 | View → |
Municipal code databases
Municode Library →
Largest US municipal code repository. Primary source for city-level ordinance text.
American Legal Publishing →
Second-largest municipal code database.
Justia →
Free access to state statutes, regulations, and case law.
Animal Legal & Historical Center →
Michigan State University. Comprehensive BSL statutory and case law database.
Not legal advice. Laws change — always verify current statutes with official government sources or a licensed attorney.