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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-84 (2026)

Animals subject to larceny

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All common-law distinctions among animals with respect to their being subject to larceny are abolished. Any animal that is in a person's possession is the subject of larceny. (1919, c. 116, s. 9; C.S., s. 4263; 1955, c. 804; 1983, c. 35, s. 1.)

 

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Cited in 2 cases, 1980–1980 · leading case: Dev. Assocs., Inc. v. Wake Cnty. Bd. of Adjustment, 269 S.E.2d 700 (N.C. Ct. App. 1980).
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Dev. Assocs., Inc. v. Wake Cnty. Bd. of Adjustment, 269 S.E.2d 700 (N.C. Ct. App. 1980). “G.S. 14-84 provides that the larceny of any dog shall be a misdemeanor; while G.”
Dev. Assoc. v. WAKE CTY. BD. OF ADJ., 269 S.E.2d 700 (N.C. Ct. App. 1980). “G.S. 14-84 provides that the larceny of any dog shall be a misdemeanor; while G.”
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