NC S482

Expands the definition of "potentially dangerous dog" to include dogs determined dangerous by local law enforcement officers or designated persons or boards, in addition to existing criteria involving bites, animal injuries, or vicious approaches.

Allows local law enforcement officers to independently determine when a dog is "potentially dangerous," in addition to county or municipal animal control authorities.

Modifies penalties for dangerous dog attacks to include cases causing injury to a person's personal property in addition to physical injuries, making such attacks a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Makes the owner of a dangerous dog that kills a person guilty of a Class I felony.

Takes effect December 1, 2019, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.