North Carolina § 14-362 - 3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
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§ 14-362. 3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
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. History (2001-411, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14-362 ("3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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