19A-47. Care of seized animals.
The investigator must take any animal he seizes directly to some safe and secure place and provide suitable care for it. The necessary expenses of caring for seized animals, including necessary veterinary care, shall be a charge against the animal's owner and a lien on the animal to be enforced as provided by G.S. 44A-4. (1979, c. 808, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 19A - Protection of Animals
Article 4 - Animal Cruelty Investigators.
§ 19A-45 - Appointment of animal cruelty investigators; term of office; removal; badge; oath; bond.
§ 19A-46 - Powers; magistrate's order; execution of order; petition; notice to owner.
§ 19A-47 - Care of seized animals.