14-362.3. Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
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.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 47 - Cruelty to Animals.
§ 14-360 - Cruelty to animals; construction of section.
§ 14-360.1 - Immunity for veterinarian reporting animal cruelty.
§ 14-361 - Instigating or promoting cruelty to animals.
§ 14-361.1 - Abandonment of animals.
§ 14-362.1 - Animal fights and baiting, other than cock fights, dog fights and dog baiting.
§ 14-362.2 - Dog fighting and baiting.
§ 14-362.3 - Restraining dogs in a cruel manner.
§ 14-363 - Conveying animals in a cruel manner.