(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner to maintain an unrestrained dog within the confines of the village, whether by intentional or negligent act or omission of the owner.
(b) From sunset to sunrise of every day during turtle season, any dog on any beach must be physically restrained by a leash.
(c) The owner or custodian of any dog or cat that excretes any feces on public property, including the beach strand, or on private property without the consent of the owner or person in lawful possession thereof shall immediately remove such feces deposited by such animal and dispose of the feces in an appropriate manner.
(d) Any violations of this article shall be deemed a civil violation, punishable by a civil fine pursuant to article VII of this chapter. To the extent article VII does not apply to a violation of this article, the violation shall be punishable by a civil fine of $50.00. In addition, a violation of this section shall be punishable pursuant to G.S. 14-4 as a class 3 misdemeanor with a fine that shall not exceed $500.00 in the discretion of the court.
(Ord. No. 2009-0901, 9-18-2009)