Amends the definition of dangerous dog set forth in GS 67-4.1, applicable to the regulation of dangerous dogs under Article 1A, to no longer include any dog owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting, or any dog trained for dog fighting.
Adds to GS 67-4.5 to provide that Article 1A does not prevent local ordinances or programs for control of dangerous dogs consistent with the Article.
Applies to acts of dangerous dogs occurring on or after October 1, 2021.
LOCAL CONTROL OF HUMANE CANINE DESIGNATION.
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AN ACT TO AMEND THE DANGEROUS DOG LAWS TO PERMIT A CASE-BY-CASE DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A DOG TRAINED FOR DOG FIGHTING IS DANGEROUS.Intro. by Woodard.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Apr 6 2021)
Bill History:
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Mon, 5 Apr 2021 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 6 Apr 2021 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 6 Apr 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 508
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