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The Quebec government tabled legislation Thursday that would force municipalities across the province to ban any breed of dog it classifies as “potentially dangerous.”

While the legislation, called Bill 128, doesn’t specifically mention pit bulls, Public Security Minister Martin Coiteux says the goal is to phase the breed out of existence in Quebec.

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“In addition to strictly regulating dangerous dogs … (the bill) allows the government to ban, by decree, certain breeds,” said Coiteux. “The government is intent on banning pit bull type dogs.”

Bill 128 would give cities the authority to euthanize any dog caught mauling a person. It calls for veterinarians to provide municipalities with information about a dog’s breed alongside its owner’s address and name in the event of an attack.

Local governments can impose additional fines and stricter bylaws on pet ownership, but only the province will judge which breeds are subject to the ban.