PUBLISHED

N.C.G.S. § 14-362.3

Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
Source: official source
Revision history: view all versions

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.)