North Carolina § 67-14 - Mad dogs, dogs killing sheep, etc., may be killed.

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§ 67-14. Mad dogs, dogs killing sheep, etc., may be killed.

Any person may kill any mad dog, and also any dog if he is killing sheep, cattle, hogs, goats, or poultry. History (1919, c. 116, s. 8; C.S., s. 1682.) Cross References. - As to liability of owner who fails to kill sheep-killing dog, see G.S. 67-3. As to liability of owner who fails to kill mad dog, see G.S. 67-4.

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 67-14 ("Mad dogs, dogs killing sheep, etc., may be killed.") 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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