2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 14-401.17. Unlawful removal or destruction of electronic dog collars.

§ 14‑401.17.  Unlawful removal or destruction of electronic dog collars.

(a)       It is unlawful to intentionally remove or destroy an electronic collar or other electronic device placed on a dog by its owner to maintain control of the dog.

(b)       A first conviction for a violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor. A second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

(c)       This act is enforceable by officers of the Wildlife Resources Commission, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction.

(d)       Repealed by Session Laws 2005‑94, s. 1, effective December 1, 2005, and applicable to offenses committed on or after that date. (1993 (Reg. Sess., 1994), c. 699, s. 1‑4; 1995 (Reg. Sess., 1996) c. 682; 1997‑150; 1998‑6, s. 1; 1999‑51, s. 1; 2000‑12, s. 1; 2004‑60, s. 3; 2005‑94, s. 1; 2005‑305, s. 4.)