North Carolina § 67-4 - 2. Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs.

§ 67-4. 2. Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs.

It is unlawful for an owner to: Leave a dangerous dog unattended on the owner's real property unless the dog is confined indoors, in a securely enclosed and locked pen, or in another structure designed to restrain the dog; Permit a dangerous dog to go beyond the owner's real property unless the dog is leashed and muzzled or is otherwise securely restrained and muzzled. If the owner of a dangerous dog transfers ownership or possession of the dog to another person (as defined in G.S. 12-3(6)), the owner shall provide written notice to: The authority that made the determination under this Article, stating the name and address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and The person taking ownership or possession of the dog, specifying the dog's dangerous behavior and the authority's determination. Violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. History (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1023, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 532; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)