Amend Dangerous Dog Statutes.

SB 385 (Amend Dangerous Dog Statutes) creates a process for dog owners to request removal of a "potentially dangerous dog" designation after 18 months. Owners must submit a written application with a fee and a professional behavior assessment of their dog, approved by animal control. The animal control authority will review the request, considering the dog's current behavior, management since the original designation, and any changes due to training or environment. The authority's decision to remove or deny the designation is final, with no appeals allowed. This bill directly affects owners of dogs previously labeled "potentially dangerous" under North Carolina law.