Aulander, North Carolina

§ 81.01. Definitions

Tethering. Dogs may not be tethered to a stationary object unless a responsible adult (at least 18 years of age) is in the immediate presence of the dog and the following conditions are met:

1. A tether shall be equipped with a swivel at both ends.
2. A tether shall be a minimum of 10 ft. in length.
3. A tether shall be connected to a collar or harness and is not allowed to be placed directly around the neck of a dog.
4. The tether shall be used so as to eliminate any possibility of entanglement.
5. Only one dog shall be attached to a tether.
6. Pulley systems, running lines and trolley systems may be used with a tether. These systems/lines must be minimum 10. ft. in length and no more than 7 ft. above ground level.
7. No tether shall be used which would allow the dog within 5 ft. of a property line.