07 NCAC 13B .1004 ANIMALS AT LARGE

(a) A person shall not cause or permit any animal owned by him or her, in his or her custody, or under his or her control, except an animal restrained by a leash or other restraint not exceeding six feet in length, to enter any park area. Use of an electronic leash or collar is not permitted in lieu of a physical leash or restraint. Each animal found at large may be seized and disposed of as provided by law covering disposal of stray animals on public property.

(b) Animals shall not be allowed in swimming areas, bathhouses, restaurants, visitor centers, park offices, community buildings, or cabin areas unless an area or facility is designated as pet friendly through posted signage.

(d) Between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., animals shall be confined to owner's enclosed vehicle or tent, except horses, as set forth in Rule .0702 of this Subchapter.

(e) Any animal causing a nuisance within a park area shall be removed by the owner from the park area upon the request by a Division official.

(f) Pack animals and goats are not allowed in any park except by Special Activity Permit, as provided by Rule .0104 of this Subchapter.

(g) Paragraphs (a), (b), and (d) of this Rule shall not apply to service animals that meet the criteria specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq) or G.S. 168-4.2. This Rule shall not apply to animals owned by Division staff who reside on Division property or to animals used by the Division for educational programming. Horses on Division property shall be governed by Rule .0702 of this Subchapter.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143B-135.16;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2010; January 1, 1983;

Transferred from 15A NCAC 12B .1004 Eff. April 1, 2017;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2022.