Merrill declines breed-specific dog ban, will follow state and county rules
After reviewing examples from other jurisdictions, the City Council agreed Sept. 9, 2026, to regulate dangerous dogs under existing State of Oregon and Klamath County statutes rather than adopt a breed-specific ban.
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Merrill — The City Council discussed proposed dangerous-dog restrictions and reviewed breed-specific ordinances from nearby jurisdictions at its Sept. 9 meeting. Council members concluded that existing State of Oregon behavior-based dangerous-dog statutes and Klamath County rules provide the appropriate framework and voted by consensus not to adopt a breed-specific ban.
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