Mecklenburg County does not impose breed-specific legislation but enforces a Dangerous Dog classification under NCGS 67-4.1 through 67-4.5. Dogs declared dangerous require muzzling in public, secure enclosures, and 100,000 dollar liability insurance.
North Carolina state law prohibits broad breed bans at the county level via NCGS 67-4.1 behavior-based framework. Mecklenburg County Animal Care and Control may classify individual dogs as potentially dangerous after bite incidents. Registration of dangerous dogs costs 75 dollars annually. Contact Mecklenburg County at (704) 336-7600 for enforcement.
Failure to register dangerous dog: 500 dollars plus possible impoundment. Allowing dangerous dog at large: Class 1 misdemeanor under NCGS 67-4.3.
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