North Carolina Statutes

§ 67-4.4 — Strict liability

North Carolina § 67-4.4

JurisdictionNorth Carolina

Ch. 67Dogs

Art. 1ADangerous Dogs

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 67-4.4 (2026).

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The owner of a dangerous dog shall be strictly liable in civil damages for any injuries or property damage the dog inflicts upon a person, his property, or another animal. (1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 1023, s. 1.)

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§ 67-1

Liability for injury to livestock or fowls

§ 67-12

Permitting dogs to run at large at night; penalty; liability for damage

§ 67-13

Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 822, s. 6

§ 67-14

Mad dogs, dogs killing sheep, etc., may be killed

§ 67-14.1

Dogs injuring deer or bear on wildlife management area may be killed; impounding unmuzzled dogs running at large

§ 67-15

Repealed by Session Laws 1983, c. 35, s. 2

§ 67-16

Failure to discharge duties imposed under this Article

§ 67-17

§ 67-18

Application of Article

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Permitting bitch at large

§ 67-29

Repealed by Session Laws 1973, c. 493, s. 2

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Sheep-killing dogs to be killed

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Appointment of animal control officers authorized; salary, etc

§ 67-31

Powers and duties of dog warden

§ 67-36

Article supplements existing laws

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