(A) It shall be unlawful for any person in the town knowingly and intentionally, unless with consent of the owner, to harbor, feed and keep in their possession by confinement or otherwise allow to remain on their property any animal which does not belong to them unless they notify Harnett County Animal Control within 48 hours from the time the animal came into his or her possession.
(B) Any person who feeds a stray animal and/or allows the animal to stay on their property for at least two days will be considered the legally responsible for the animal and any violations caused by the animal.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to surrender any the stray animal to the Police Department or Harnett County Animal Control or person duly authorized upon demand.
(D) The purpose of this section, is to aid in rabies control and to prevent the intentional or unintentional possession of pets belonging to other persons.
(Ord. passed 1-15-2010) Penalty, see § 90.99