North Carolina § 153A-131 - Possession or harboring of dangerous animals.
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§ 153A-131. Possession or harboring of dangerous animals.
A county may by ordinance regulate, restrict, or prohibit the possession or harboring of animals which are dangerous to persons or property. No such ordinance shall have the effect of permitting any activity or condition with respect to a wild animal which is prohibited or more severely restricted by regulations of the Wildlife Resources Commission. History (1973, c. 822, s. 1; 1977, c. 407, s. 1.) Local Modification. - Richmond 2017-46, s. 1. Cross References. - As to the power of cities to regulate, restrict or prohibit the possession or harboring of dangerous animals, see G.S. 160A-187 .
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 153A-131 ("Possession or harboring of dangerous animals.") 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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