19A-34. Penalty for acting as dealer without license; disposition of animals in custody of unlicensed dealer.
Acting as a dealer in animals as defined in this Article without a currently valid dealer's license shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor. Continued illegal operation after conviction shall constitute a separate offense. Animals found in possession or custody of an unlicensed dealer shall be subject to immediate seizure and impoundment and upon conviction of such unlicensed dealer shall become subject to sale or euthanasia in the discretion of the Director. (1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1217, s. 15; 1993, c. 539, s. 316; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 19A - Protection of Animals
Article 3 - Animal Welfare Act.
§ 19A-24 - Powers of Board of Agriculture.
§ 19A-25 - Employees; investigations; right of entry.
§ 19A-26 - Certificate of registration required for animal shelter.
§ 19A-27 - License required for operation of pet shop.
§ 19A-28 - License required for public auction or boarding kennel.
§ 19A-29 - License required for dealer.
§ 19A-30 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of certificate or license.
§ 19A-31 - License not transferable; change in management, etc., of business or operation.
§ 19A-32 - Procedure for review of Director's decisions.
§ 19A-33 - Penalty for operation of pet shop, kennel or auction without license.
§ 19A-35 - Penalty for failure to adequately care for animals; disposition of animals.
§ 19A-36 - Penalty for violation of Article by dog warden.
§ 19A-37 - Application of Article.
§ 19A-38 - Use of license fees.
§ 19A-39 - Article inapplicable to establishments for training hunting dogs.