<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 5-53. - Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs.</div>
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               (a)
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               It is unlawful for an owner to:
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               (1)
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               Leave a dangerous dog unattended on the owner's real property unless the dog is confined
               indoors, in a securely enclosed and locked pen, or in another structure designed to
               restrain the dog;
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               (2)
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               Permit a dangerous dog to go beyond the owner's real property unless the dog is leashed
               and muzzled or is otherwise securely restrained and muzzled.
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               (b)
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               If the owner of a dangerous dog transfers ownership or possession of the dog to another
               person (as defined in G.S. 12-3(6), the owner shall provide a notarized written notice
               to:
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               (1)
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               The authority that made the determination under this article, stating the name and
               address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and
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               (2)
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               The person taking ownership or possession of the dog, specifying the dog's dangerous
               behavior and the authority's determination.
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               (c)
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               Violation of this section is a class 3 misdemeanor.
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               (Ord. of 6-17-2013(1))
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