Title 36, Livestock

1. A law enforcement officer, upon a recommendation from a licensed veterinarian approved by the board of animal health, may petition the court for an order directing the seizure of any animal believed to have been neglected, abused, treated cruelly, or subjected to any act or om…

1. Upon seizing an animal as provided for in section 36-21.2-05, the law enforcement officer shall provide care for the animal, either directly or through a contractual arrangement with another person. For purposes of this subsection, "care" means food, water, and shelter from th…

1. If convicted of violating this chapter, the owner of an animal seized under section 36-21.2-05 is responsible for all costs related to the animal's seizure, including required notifications, attorney's fees, court costs, and any costs incurred in providing the animal with care…

1. A law enforcement officer may take custody of an animal if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the animal has been abandoned in violation of this chapter. 2. a. Upon taking custody of an animal in accordance with this section, the law enforcement officer shall: (1…

The title to any animal sold or adopted in accordance with this chapter passes to the individual taking custody or control of the animal.

If upon examining an animal a licensed veterinarian determines that there is reasonable cause to believe an animal has been neglected, abused, treated cruelly, or subjected to any act or omission in violation of this chapter, the veterinarian may retain custody of the animal and …

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, a person placing a caged animal on public display shall ensure that: a. The size of the cage allows the animal to stand up, lie down, and turn or move about; and b. The cage provides the animal with protection fr…

1. An individual may not leave an animal unattended in a motor vehicle without ensuring that the animal's health and safety is not endangered. 2. An individual who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. 3. A law enforcement officer may use reasonable means to enter a m…

A veterinarian is immune from civil or criminal liability if the veterinarian, on the veterinarian's own initiative or at the request of a law enforcement officer or other governmental entity, renders emergency treatment to a sick or injured animal under this chapter. Immunity un…

This chapter does not apply to estrays.

If a violation of this chapter involves multiple animals, whether of the same species or not, the violation is deemed to be a singular offense for purposes of enhancement.