Tethering/Chaining

Scotland County, North Carolina

2005

Dogs may not be tethered more than one hour per day.

SECTION 9. KEEPING OF ANIMALS; MISTREATMENT, ABANDONMENT PROHIBITED; CARE, RESTRAINING OF DOGS; EXERCISE AREA FOR DOGS

H. No person shall, at any time, fasten, chain, or tie any dog or cause such dog to be fastened, chained, or tied, while such dog is on the dog owner’s property, or on the property of the dog owner’s landlord no longer than one (1) hour per day.

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