§ 94.24. Cruelty to animals.

(A)

It shall be unlawful for any person to mistreat, drive or work, or allow to be worked, any beast of burden that is physically disabled for labor or work, and it shall be the duty of the Chief of Police or any officer appointed by him or her to pass upon the physical condition and fitness of all beasts of burden for work, and to inspect same.

(B)

It shall be unlawful for any person to work or compel to be worked any beast of burden deemed unfit by the Chief of Police or his or her appointed officer.

(C)

Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any person to be cruel to any animal or fowl within the town limits.

(1992 Code, § 4-12) (Ord. 97-003, passed 2-10-1997)

State law reference

Authority to prohibit abuse to animals, see G.S. 160A-182; defined, see G.S. 19A-1.

Cross reference

Penalty, see § 94.99.