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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A person is guilty of exploitation of wildlife if that person intentionally:
a. Commits five or more title 20.1 class A misdemeanor offenses within a two-year period;
b. Commits seven or more title 20.1 misdemeanor offenses within a two-year period;
c. Furnishes assistance, management, or supervision to an individual who commits or assists in the commission of seven or more title 20.1 misdemeanor offenses within a two-year period; or
d. Commits a title 20.1 misdemeanor offense after having been previously convicted of seven or more title 20.1 misdemeanor offenses within a ten-year period.
2. Violation of this section is a class C felony and, in addition to other penalties imposed by law, is subject to section 20.1-01-26. The defendant being over a daily or possession limit of fish, small game, or waterfowl is not sufficient as a predicate offense for a conviction under subdivision b or c of subsection 1 unless the state proves that the conduct occurred over more than three days or the person takes or possesses more than four times a daily limit and the state alleges and proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the minimum number of predicate offenses required were committed intentionally. Except for a charge under subdivision d of subsection 1, the state may not charge an individual for both the predicate offense and a charge under this section. A conviction from another state or a federal court for an offense similar to one prescribed in title 20.1 may be used as a conviction under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 20.1. Game, Fish, Predators, and Boating § 20.1-01-33. Exploitation of wildlife--Penalty - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-20-1-game-fish-predators-and-boating/nd-cent-code-sect-20-1-01-33/
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