North Carolina § 67-12 - Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.
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§ 67-12. Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.
No person shall allow his dog over six months old to run at large in the nighttime unaccompanied by the owner or by some member of the owner's family, or some other person by the owner's permission. Any person intentionally, knowingly, and willfully violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and shall also be liable in damages to any person injured or suffering loss to his property or chattels. History (1919, c. 116, s. 5; C.S., s. 1680; 1993, c. 539, s. 534; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Local Modification. - Buncombe: 1925, c. 314; Forsyth: 1967, c. 918; Gaston: 1973, c. 1327; Halifax, New Hanover, Wake: 1925, c. 314; Watauga: Pub. Loc. 1927, c. 503 (See G.S. 67-18); Yancey: 1985 (Reg. Sess., 1986), c. 897.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 67-12 ("Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.") 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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