North Carolina § 19A-26 - Certificate of registration required for animal shelter.
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§ 19A-26. Certificate of registration required for animal shelter.
No person shall operate an animal shelter unless a certificate of registration for such animal shelter shall have been granted by the Director. Application for such certificate shall be made in the manner provided by the Director. No fee shall be required for such application or certificate. Certificates of registration shall be valid for a period of one year or until suspended or revoked and may be renewed for like periods upon application in the manner provided. History (1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1217, s. 7; 1987, c. 827, s. 64.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 19A-26 cover?
Section 19A-26 ("Certificate of registration required for animal shelter.") 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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