19 chapters · 169 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 58-13-01 Poundmaster to have direction of pound
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Any pound established by the township electors must be under the care and direction of a poundmaster appointed by the board of township supervisors. If a poundmaster is not appointed, the chairman of the board of township supervisors may contract with the county sheriff to perfor…
N.D.C.C. § 58-13-03 Poundmaster - Lien for charges and expenses
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The poundmaster has a lien on every animal taken into the pound for the full amount of the poundmaster's actual charges and expenses and is entitled to the possession of any animal until the charges and expenses are paid.
N.D.C.C. § 58-13-04 Notice of impoundment - Foreclosure of lien
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If the actual charges and expenses of the poundmaster are not paid and the animals are not removed within five days after they are impounded, the poundmaster shall give notice by publication in the official newspaper of the township if one has been designated or, if one has not b…
N.D.C.C. § 58-13-05 Humane treatment of animals - Poundmaster may destroy worthless animals
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The poundmaster shall provide humane treatment and care for any animal in the pound. If any animal taken up by the poundmaster is deemed by the poundmaster to be worthless and cannot be sold, the poundmaster may offer the animal for adoption. If after five days the animal has not…