It shall be unlawful for any person to mistreat any animals or to willfully frighten them, or to attend or stage any animal or fowl fight. Violation of this section may constitute an infraction in accordance with § 10.99 of this Code and G.S. § 14-4.
('84 Code, § 8-2001) (Ord. 2016-O-14, passed 7-19-16; Am. Ord. 2022-O-01, passed 3-1-22) Penalty, see §
97.99
Statutory reference:
Cruelty to animals generally, see G.S. § 14-360 et seq.
Municipal authority to prevent the abuse of animals, see G.S. § 160A-182