North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - License Taxes on Dogs.
§ 67-12 - Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.

67-12. Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.
No person shall allow his dog over six months old to run at large in the nighttime unaccompanied by the owner or by some member of the owner's family, or some other person by the owner's permission. Any person intentionally, knowingly, and willfully violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and shall also be liable in damages to any person injured or suffering loss to his property or chattels. (1919, c. 116, s. 5; C.S., s. 1680; 1993, c. 539, s. 534; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)

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Structure North Carolina General Statutes

North Carolina General Statutes

Chapter 67 - Dogs

Article 2 - License Taxes on Dogs.

§ 67-12 - Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage.

§ 67-14 - Mad dogs, dogs killing sheep, etc., may be killed.

§ 67-14.1 - Dogs injuring deer or bear on wildlife management area may be killed; impounding unmuzzled dogs running at large.

§ 67-16 - Failure to discharge duties imposed under this Article.

§ 67-18 - Application of Article.