<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 4-1. - Authority.</div>
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               This chapter is established pursuant to the following grants of statutory authority:
               
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                  (1)
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                  G.S. 153A-121 which delegates to counties the power to regulate by ordinance, acts,
                  omissions or conditions detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of its citizens
                  and the peace and dignity of the county.
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                  (2)
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                  G.S. 153A-123 which authorizes counties to levy fines and penalties for violation
                  of its ordinances and allows counties to secure injunctions and abatement orders to
                  further ensure compliance with its ordinances.
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                  (3)
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                  G.S. 153A-127 which authorizes counties to define and prohibit the abuse of animals.
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                  (4)
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                  G.S. 153A-131 which authorizes counties to regulate, restrict or prohibit the possession
                  or harboring of animals which are dangerous to persons or property.
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                  (5)
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                  G.S. 153A-442 which authorizes counties to establish, equip, operate and maintain
                  animal shelters.
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                  (6)
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                  G.S. 153A-153 which authorizes counties to levy an annual license tax on the privilege
                  of keeping dogs and other pets within the county.
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                  (7)
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                  G.S. 130A-192 which authorizes officers to determine if there are any dogs and cats
                  not wearing valid rabies vaccination tags.
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                  (8)
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                  G.S. 67-4.1(ff) which authorizes the designation of a person or board to be responsible
                  to declare a dog dangerous or potentially dangerous.
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                  (9)
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                  G.S. 19A-45 which authorizes counties to appoint one or more animal cruelty investigators.
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                  (10)
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                  G.S. 130A-186 which authorizes the local health director to appoint one or more certified
                  rabies vaccinators.
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               (Ord. of 6-11-12, Â§ 1)
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