§ 19A-23 – Definitions.
19A-23. Definitions. For the purposes of this Article, the following terms, when used in the Article or the rules or orders made pursuant thereto, shall be construed respectively to mean: (1) "Adequate feed" means the provision at suitable intervals, not to exceed 24 hours, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and […]
§ 19A-24 – Powers of Board of Agriculture.
19A-24. Powers of Board of Agriculture. (a) The Board of Agriculture shall: (1) Establish standards for the care of animals at animal shelters, boarding kennels, pet shops, and public auctions. A boarding kennel that offers dog day care services and has a ratio of dogs to employees or supervisors, or both employees and supervisors, of […]
§ 19A-25 – Employees; investigations; right of entry.
19A-25. Employees; investigations; right of entry. For the enforcement of the provisions of this Article, the Director is authorized, subject to the approval of the Commissioner to appoint employees as are necessary in order to carry out and enforce the provisions of this Article, and to assign them interchangeably with other employees of the Animal […]
§ 19A-1 – Definitions.
19A-1. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) The term "animals" includes every living vertebrate in the classes Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, and Mammalia except human beings. (2) The terms "cruelty" and "cruel treatment" include every act, omission, or neglect whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death is caused or permitted. (3) The term […]
§ 19A-1.1 – Exemptions.
19A-1.1. Exemptions. This Article shall not apply to the following: (1) The lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife Resources Commission, except that this Article applies to those birds other than pigeons exempted by the Wildlife Resources Commission from its definition of "wild birds" pursuant to G.S. 113-129(15a). (2) Lawful […]
§ 19A-2 – Purpose.
19A-2. Purpose. It shall be the purpose of this Article to provide a civil remedy for the protection and humane treatment of animals in addition to any criminal remedies that are available and it shall be proper in any action to combine causes of action against one or more defendants for the protection of one […]
§ 19A-3 – Preliminary injunction; care of animal pending hearing on the merits.
19A-3. Preliminary injunction; care of animal pending hearing on the merits. (a) Upon the filing of a verified complaint in the district court in the county in which cruelty to an animal has allegedly occurred, the judge may, as a matter of discretion, issue a preliminary injunction in accordance with the procedures set forth in […]
§ 19A-4 – Permanent injunction.
19A-4. Permanent injunction. (a) In accordance with G.S. 1A-1, Rule 65, a district court judge in the county in which the original action was brought shall determine the merits of the action by trial without a jury, and upon hearing such evidence as may be presented, shall enter orders as the court deems appropriate, including […]
§ 19A-10 – Unlawful to buy, sell or enclose (except as provided) black bear.
19A-10. Unlawful to buy, sell or enclose (except as provided) black bear. Except as otherwise provided in applicable statutes, it shall be unlawful for any person to buy or sell black bears or for any person, firm or corporation to possess or keep any black bear (Ursus americanus ) in any enclosure, pen, cage, or […]