19A-35. Penalty for failure to adequately care for animals; disposition of animals.
Failure of any person licensed or registered under this Article to adequately house, feed, and water animals in his possession or custody shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor, and such person shall be subject to a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) per animal or more than a total of one thousand dollars ($1,000). Such animals shall be subject to seizure and impoundment and upon conviction may be sold or euthanized at the discretion of the Director and such failure shall also constitute grounds for revocation of license after public hearing. (1977, 2nd Sess., c. 1217, s. 16; 1999-408, s. 4.)
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.