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NC S508

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

James Woodard

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the automatic classification of dogs owned, harbored, or trained for dog fighting as "dangerous dogs" under North Carolina law.
  • Allows county or municipal animal control authorities to make case-by-case determinations about whether dogs trained for dog fighting are dangerous based on individual circumstances.
  • Maintains existing appeal procedures where dog owners can file written objections within three days and request a hearing within 10 days before an appellate board.
  • Permits cities and counties to adopt their own dangerous dog control programs consistent with state law.
  • Becomes effective October 1, 2021, and applies to dangerous dog incidents occurring on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Local Control of Humane Canine Designation

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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