(A) The owner of a dangerous, or potentially dangerous, dog that attacks a person and causes physical injuries requiring medical treatment in excess of $100 shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(B) The owner of a dangerous dog shall be strictly liable in civil damages for any injuries of property damage the dog inflicts upon a person, his or her property, or another animal.
(Ord. 23-94, passed 10-3-1994; Ord. 17-2008, passed 7-7-2008)
Statutory reference:
Penalty and strict liability, G.S. §§ 67-4.3 and 67-4.4.