Md. Senate Oks strict liability for all dog bites

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to change a state law so that it creates a strict liability standard for owners of all dogs, not just pit bulls.

The change was in response to a court ruling that determined pit bulls are “inherently dangerous” animals.

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