For purposes of this section, BEASTS OF BURDEN is defined as a draught animal that carries or pulls heavy loads, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel or ox; and by extension, any domesticated animal trained to perform tasks for humans, such as a herding dog.
(A) No person shall mistreat, drive or work, or allow to be worked, any beast of burden that is physically disabled for labor or work. The Chief of Police or his designee shall pass upon the physical condition and fitness of all beasts of burden for work, and inspect same.
(B) No person shall work or allow to be worked any beast of burden, or compel same to work after having been notified by the police to discontinue or stop the working of such animal, or after any animal has been condemned.
(2005 Code, § 6-12; Ord. 2016-09-12, passed 9-26-2016) Penalty, see §
90.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to define and prohibit abuse, see G.S. § 160A-182
Cruelty to animals, see G.S. §§ 14-360 et seq.
Protection of animals generally, see G.S. §§ 19A-20 et seq.