§ 5-10. Vicious animals.  


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  • It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any vicious, dangerous or fierce animal within the county unless the animal is confined within a secure building or secure enclosure, or unless the animal is securely muzzled and under restraint by a competent person who, by means of a leash in hand, has such animal totally under control at all times.

(Code 1978, § 3-10)

State law reference

Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs, G.S. 67-4.2 et seq.; possession of dangerous animals, G.S. 153A-131.

Cross reference

Environment, ch. 23.