§ 14-382. Pollution of water on lands used for dairy purposes. - North Carolina Statutes

§14‑382.  Pollution of water on lands used for dairy purposes.

It shall be unlawful for anyperson, firm, or corporation owning lands adjoining the lands of any person,firm, or corporation which are or may be used for dairy purposes or for grazingmilk cows, to dispose of or permit disposal of any animal, mineral, chemical,or vegetable refuse, sewage or other deleterious matter in such way as topollute the water on the lands so used or which may be used for dairy purposesor for grazing milk cows, or to render unfit or unsafe for use the milkproduced from cows feeding upon the grasses and herbage growing on such lands. This section shall not apply to incorporated towns maintaining a sewer system. Anyone violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3misdemeanor, and each day that such pollution is committed or exists shallconstitute a separate offense. (1919, c. 222; C.S., s. 4501;1993, c. 539, s. 254; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)