North Carolina § 67-4 - Failing to kill mad dog.
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§ 67-4. Failing to kill mad dog.
If the owner of any dog shall know, or have good reason to believe, that his dog, or any dog belonging to any person under his control, has been bitten by a mad dog, and shall neglect or refuse immediately to kill the same, he shall forfeit and pay the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00) to him who will sue therefor; and the offender shall be liable to pay all damages which may be sustained by anyone, in his property or person, by the bite of any such dog, and shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. History (R.C., c. 67; Code, s. 2499; Rev., s. 3305; C.S., s. 1672; 1993, c. 539, s. 531; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Cross References. - As to killing mad dogs, see G.S. 67-14. As to rabies, vaccination, etc., generally, see G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 67-4 ("Failing to kill mad dog.") 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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