North Carolina § 68-18 - 1. Notice when owner not known.
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§ 68-18. 1. Notice when owner not known.
If the owner of the impounded livestock is not known or cannot be found, the impounder shall inform the sheriff of the county in which the livestock was found of the impoundment, giving a full description of the livestock impounded, including all marks or brands on the livestock, and shall state when and where the animal was taken up. History (1874-5, c. 258, s. 2; Code, s. 3768; Rev., s. 2833; C.S., s. 3951; 1991, c. 472, s. 2; 2012-18, s. 1.10.) Cross References. - As to license to look for strays upon the lands of another, see G.S. 14-159.12 and G.S. 14-159.13. As to fences and stock law, see Chapter 68 . Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2012-18, s. 1.10, effective July 1, 2012, rewrote the section.
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