It shall be unlawful to mistreat any animals or to willfully frighten them, to attend or stage any animal or fowl fight or to poison any animal.
(OC, § 8-2-1) (Am. Ord. passed 3-9-89) Penalty, see § 90.99
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