Nothing contained in this chapter shall be in conflict with the laws of the State of North Carolina regulating, restricting, authorizing or otherwise affecting dogs while used in hunting, but this exception applies only while the dogs are in the presence of the owner, keeper, or competent person, and are actually and lawfully being used for hunting or training for hunting and in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations or ordinances. This chapter shall be read and enforced consistently with any such law.
(Ord., passed 7-6-21)