Title 42 — Nuisances
4 chapters · 36 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 42-03-01 When dogs are a public nuisance
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Any dog that habitually molests a person traveling peaceably on the public road or street is a public nuisance. Upon written complaint to a district or municipal judge describing the dog, giving the name of the dog and the dog's owner if known, and, if not, so stating, and allegi…
N.D.C.C. § 42-03-02 Owner of dog not known
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If it appears from the complaint that the owner is not known, ten days' notice shall be given by publication in one issue of a newspaper having wide circulation in the area. Such notice shall contain a description of the dog as given in the complaint, a statement that such compla…
N.D.C.C. § 42-03-03 Hearing - Judgment - Execution
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On the day of hearing the district or municipal judge shall hear the evidence in the case. If the judge finds that the dog is a public nuisance, judgment must be entered accordingly, and the judge shall order any peace officer to kill and bury the dog, which order the peace offic…
N.D.C.C. § 42-03-04 Costs
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Costs shall be paid by the complainant, but if the dog is adjudged a nuisance, and the owner is known, judgment shall be entered against the owner for such costs.