DANGEROUS DOG-LICENSE-INSURE

Amends the Animal Control Act. Requires owners of certain breeds of dogs to license the dogs as dangerous dogs and to maintain canine liability insurance. Requires a dog licensed as a dangerous dog to wear an orange tag issued along with the license whenever the dog is dwelling or roaming in a public place. Provides for the renewal of the license and the tag every 3 years and on and after July 1, 2006, makes issuance or renewal of a license contingent upon maintenance of canine liability insurance. Requires the Division of Insurance of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to cooperate with insurance companies to develop a plan for canine liability insurance and requires implementation of the plan by July 1, 2006. Authorizes the imposition of reasonable fines and imposes criminal penalties for violation of the licensing and canine liability insurance requirements. Authorizes impoundment of the dog until all fines are paid and the owner is in compliance with the licensing and insurance provisions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.