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NC H851

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mary Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes automatic classification of dogs owned or trained for dog fighting as "dangerous dogs" under North Carolina law (G.S. 67-4.1)
  • Permits case-by-case determination by county or municipal animal control authorities to assess whether a dog trained for dog fighting is actually dangerous
  • Clarifies that local ordinances for dangerous dog control must remain consistent with state law (G.S. 67-4.5)
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Clarify Animal Welfare Statutes

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/12/2021
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/11/2021
Agriculture5/5/2021

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