North Carolina § 67-1 - Liability for injury to livestock or fowls.
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§ 67-1. Liability for injury to livestock or fowls.
If any dog, not being at the time on the premises of the owner or person having charge thereof, shall kill or injure any livestock or fowls, the owner or person having such dog in charge shall be liable for damages sustained by the injury, killing, or maiming of any livestock, and costs of suit. History (1911, c. 3, s. 1; C.S., s. 1669.) Cross References. - As to dogfighting, see G.S. 14-362. As to unlawful removal or destruction of electronic dog collars, see G.S. 14-401.17. As to admittance of pets to hotel rooms, see G.S. 72-7.1 . As to assistance dogs for handicapped persons, see G.S. 168-4.2 et seq. Legal Periodicals. - For note on liability of owner for trespass of dogs while hunting, see 33 N.C.L. Rev. 134 (1954).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 67-1 cover?
Section 67-1 ("Liability for injury to livestock or fowls.") 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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