North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 130A. Public Health § 130A-184. Definitions

(1) Animal Control Officer.--A city or county employee whose responsibility includes animal control. The term “Animal Control Officer” also includes agents of a private organization that is operating an animal shelter under contract with a city or county whenever those agents are performing animal control functions at the shelter.

(2) Cat.--A domestic feline of the genus and species Felis catus.

(3) Certified rabies vaccinator.--A person appointed and certified to administer rabies vaccine to animals in accordance with this Part.

(4) Dog.--A domestic canine of the genus, species, and subspecies Canis lupus familiaris.

(4a) Feral.--An animal that is not socialized.

(4b) Ferret.--A domestic mammal of the genus, species, and subspecies Mustela putorius furo.

(5) Rabies vaccine.--An animal rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved for use in this State by the Commission.

(6) State Public Heath Veterinarian.--A person appointed by the Secretary to direct the State public health veterinary program.

(6a) Stray.--An animal that meets both of the following conditions:

(7) Vaccination.--The administration of rabies vaccine by a person authorized to administer it under G.S. 130A-185.