Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter14. Criminal Law. |
SubchapterXI. GENERAL POLICE REGULATIONS |
Article47. Cruelty to Animals |
§14-362.3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner
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A person who maliciously restrains a dog using a chain or wire grossly in excess of the size necessary to restrain the dog safely is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, "maliciously" means the person imposed the restraint intentionally and with malice or bad motive.
(2001-411, s. 2.)