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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 67. Dogs § 67-12. Permitting dogs to run at large at night;  penalty;  liability for damage

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No person shall allow his dog over six months old to run at large in the nighttime unaccompanied by the owner or by some member of the owner's family, or some other person by the owner's permission.  Any person intentionally, knowingly, and willfully violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor, and shall also be liable in damages to any person injured or suffering loss to his property or chattels.

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