19A-49. Educational requirements.
Each animal cruelty investigator at his own expense must attend annually a course of at least six hours instruction offered by the North Carolina Humane Federation or some other agency. The course shall be designed to give the investigator expertise in the investigation of complaints relating to the care and treatment of animals. Failure to attend a course approved by the board of county commissioners shall be cause for removal from office. (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.