(A) It shall be unlawful to mistreat, drive or work, or allow to be worked any beast of burden that is physically disabled for labor or work. It shall be the duty of the Chief of Police, or any officer appointed by him or her, to pass upon the physical condition and fitness of all beasts of burden for work and to inspect them.
(B) It shall also be unlawful to work, or allow to be worked, any beast of burden, or to compel it to work after having been notified by the Chief of Police or the officer appointed by him or her to discontinue or stop the working of that animal, or after any animal has been condemned.
(1977 Code, § 4-2) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to define, prohibit abuse of animals, see G.S. § 160A-182