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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.2 (2026)

Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs

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(a) It is unlawful for an owner to:

(1) Leave a dangerous dog unattended on the owner's real property unless the dog is confined indoors, in a securely enclosed and locked pen, or in another structure designed to restrain the dog;

(2) Permit a dangerous dog to go beyond the owner's real property unless the dog is leashed and muzzled or is otherwise securely restrained and muzzled.

(b) If the owner of a dangerous dog transfers ownership or possession of the dog to another person (as defined in G.S. 12-3(6)), the owner shall provide written notice to:

(1) The authority that made the determination under this Article, stating the name and address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and

(2) The person taking ownership or possession of the dog, specifying the dog's dangerous behavior and the authority's determination.

(c) Violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1023; 1993, c. 539, s. 532; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2011–2011 · leading case: State v. Burge, 710 S.E.2d 446 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).
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State v. Burge, 710 S.E.2d 446 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). · cites it 24× “Because defendant was charged only with violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.2 (2009), a Class 3 misdemeanor, we must vacate and remand for resentencing.”
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.2(a): 1 case
State v. Burge, 710 S.E.2d 446 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011). “Because defendant was charged only with violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.2 (2009), a Class 3 misdemeanor, we must vacate and remand for resentencing.”
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