§ 3-22. Precautions against attacks.

(a)

It is unlawful for an owner to:

(1)

Leave a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog unattended on the owner's real property unless the dog is confined indoors, in a securely enclosed and locked pen, or in another structure designed to restrain the dog;

(2)

Permit a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog to go beyond the owner's real property unless the dog is leashed and muzzled or is otherwise securely restrained and muzzled.

(b)

If the owner of a dangerous dog transfers ownership or possession of the dog to another person (as defined in G.S. 12-3(6)), the owner shall provide written notice to:

(1)

The authority that made the determination under this article, stating the name and address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and

(2)

The person taking ownership or possession of the dog, specifying the dog's dangerous behavior and the authority's determination.

(c)

Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $100.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.

(Amend. of 9-11-95(1), § VIII(67-4.2); Amend. of 4-6-98)