(a)        Vaccination Required. – An animal brought into this State that is required to be vaccinated under this Part shall immediately be securely confined and shall be vaccinated against rabies within one week after entry. The animal shall remain confined for two weeks after vaccination.

(b)        Exceptions. – The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply to:

(1)        An animal brought into this State for exhibition purposes if the animal is confined and not permitted to run at large.

(2)        An animal brought into this State accompanied by a certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian showing that the animal is apparently free from and has not been exposed to rabies and that the animal is currently vaccinated against rabies. ?(1935, c. 122, s. 11; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 2009-327, s. 8.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 130A-193

  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3