Title 36 — Livestock
31 chapters · 169 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-01 Neglect - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
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1. Any person that willfully engages in animal neglect is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "neglect" with respect to dogs and cats, means the failure to provide an animal with: a. Food and water, as appropriate for the species, the breed, and the …
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-02 Animal abuse - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
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1. Any person that willfully engages in animal abuse is guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first or a second offense and a class C felony for a third or subsequent offense occurring within ten years. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "animal abuse" means any act or omission tha…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-03 Animal cruelty - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
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1. Any person that intentionally engages in animal cruelty is guilty of a class C felony. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "animal cruelty" means: a. Breaking an animal's bones; b. Causing the prolonged impairment of an animal's health; c. Mutilating an animal; or d. Physically t…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-04 Animal abandonment - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty
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1. Any person that willfully engages in the abandonment of an animal is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. 2. For purposes of this chapter, "abandonment" means the relinquishment of a person's custody or control, with no intention of reclaiming that custody or control, and without …
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-05 Seizure of animal - Court order
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-06 Law enforcement - Duty upon seizure - Notification
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-07 Costs of seizure and care - Responsibility of owner - Lien
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-08 Abandoned animal - Law enforcement officer - Duties
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-09 Title of animal - Sale or adoption
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The title to any animal sold or adopted in accordance with this chapter passes to the individual taking custody or control of the animal.
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-10 Veterinarian
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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 …
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-11 Caged animals - Public display - Exemptions - Penalty
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-12 Unattended animal in motor vehicle - Penalty
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-13 Immunity from liability
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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…
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-14 Estrays
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This chapter does not apply to estrays.
N.D.C.C. § 36-21.2-15 Multiple animals - Enhancement of offense
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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.