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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-362.3: Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
Where this section sits in the code
- Chapter 14. Criminal Law.
- SUBCHAPTER XI. GENERAL POLICE REGULATIONS.
- Article 47. Cruelty to Animals.
A person who maliciously restrains a dog using a chain or wire grossly in excess of the size necessary to restrain the dog safely is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. For purposes of this section, "maliciously" means the person imposed the restraint intentionally and with malice or bad motive. (2001-411, s. 2.)
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