(B) An owner may lawfully permit an animal which is not dangerous to be at large in the course of a show, obedience school, tracking tests, field training or other events sanctioned or supervised by a recognized organization. Hunting dogs may be at large in the course of hunting if under the control of the owner. However, this provision does not exempt an owner from otherwise complying with § 91.06 or any other provision of this chapter.
(C) Any owner permitting an animal(s) to be at large shall pay a civil penalty of:
(1) First violation: $25 plus shelter reclaim fee;
(2) Second violation: $50 plus shelter reclaim fee; and
(3) Succeeding violation: $100 plus shelter reclaim fee.
(D) The penalty shall be paid within 72 hours of the issuance of a citation for violation of this section.
(E) Effective July 1, 2012, all criminal penalties for violations of this § 91.05 as set out in G.S. § 14-4 are hereby removed, pursuant to G.S. § 160A-175. Civil penalties may be recovered by the town in a civil action in the nature of the debt.
(1985 Code, § 91.05) (Ord. 2013-07, passed 7-18-2012)