NC H327

Amends North Carolina's dangerous dog law (G.S. 67-4.1) to require case-by-case determination of whether a dog trained for dog fighting is dangerous, rather than automatic classification.

A dog trained for or owned for dog fighting is only deemed dangerous if an animal shelter determines it unsuitable for adoption after conducting a required assessment.

Requires animal shelters to notify anyone adopting a former fighting dog of liability provisions for owners of dangerous dogs under state law.

Clarifies that city and county ordinances controlling dangerous dogs must be consistent with state law.

Becomes effective October 1, 2023.