NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.3 (2026)

Penalty for attacks by dangerous dogs

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The owner of a dangerous dog that attacks a person and causes physical injuries requiring medical treatment in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1023; 1993, c. 539, s. 533; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

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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 15× “2 (a), but was erroneously sentenced for a Class 1 misdemeanor, attack by a dangerous dog in violation of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.3 (2009). N.C. Gen.”

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